LLM Admissions

CWRU LLM Law students at graduation

You have options when it comes to choosing an academic program—and we’re here to help you see how an LLM from Case Western Reserve University School of Law can excel your career. 


We offer two distinct LLM experiences, one for students who earned their undergraduate degrees outside the U.S. and the other for U.S.-trained lawyers. Regardless of which you pursue, you’ll benefit from our:

  • Nationally recognized faculty and programs 
  • Supportive student community 
  • Prime location in University Circle, Cleveland’s hub of culture and learning
  • Pathways to legal careers worldwide

Additionally, you’ll have access to extensive career support and networking opportunities, all designed to ensure your career success. Recent LLM alumni have gone on to work in: 

  • Law firms in the U.S. and around the world
  • NGOs and human rights organizations
  • Multinational corporations
  • Academic and government positions. 

Wherever your goals take you, our community will support your success.

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LLM for Internationally Educated Students

In our LLM program for internationally educated students, you can prepare to practice law in a global society that demands a firm grasp of cross-border interests and implications of a nation's laws. 

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LLM for U.S.-Trained Lawyers

In our LLM program for U.S.-trained lawyers, you can enhance your expertise, shift to a new field of law, restart your career, or augment your JD.