Master of Laws (LLM) in U.S. Law

The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Laws (LLM) in U.S. Law program offers a nationally recognized education with the possibility to transfer into our JD program after graduation. The LLM degree can be completed in as little as nine months, and with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our students benefit from increased personalized support from professors. Graduates emerge fluent in the U.S. legal system and ready to advance their careers. 

Our tuition is one of the lowest for a U.S. LLM program, and we offer generous scholarships as well.

• Business and Entrepreneurship Law
• Criminal Law
• Environmental and Energy Law
• General and Small Practice
• Health Law
• Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property Law
• International Law
• Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Public Interest Law

Log into the LLM Virtual Admissions Office on Thursdays to ask questions, find out the status of your application, learn more about our program—including concentration and specialization areas, practical experiences, and scholarships—and more.

• September 12
• October 19
• November 14
• December 12
• January 9
• February 13
• March 12
• April 9

• October 19 | 11AM - 12PM EST
• December 5 |  10AM - 11AM EST
• January 25 | 10AM - 11 AM EST

Here, All Are Welcome—Cincinnati offers a variety of legal practices that allow LLM students to experience the diverse and talented legal community in the city. We even provide opportunities for practice observations at courtrooms, law firms, and more. UC Law is connected with the premiere names in the local law community, which makes networking all the easier. Hear from UC LLM students themselves on what makes our program so beneficial.

Community—As an LLM student at UC Law, you'll get the best of both worlds. Our small class sizes mean personalized attention from faculty & staff, while at the same time you can benefit from the advantages of studying at a world class research institution. The University of Cincinnati was recently ranked among world’s 200 best universities; 68th best in U.S.

Access & Opportunity—Another benefit of our program is work experience opportunities. Students have the benefit of working with JD students, local attorneys, and real law clients. This practical experience is unique and indispensable for their post-graduation careers. UC Law offers fellowships for LLM students in conjunction with the Ohio Innocence Project and the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights.

UC Law’s LLM program requires the following application materials:

• A personal statement
• Resume or CV
• Two recommendations
• Credential evaluation
• TOEFL, IELTS, or CEFR score, or ELS

A more comprehensive guide can be found on our LLM application page.

The University of Cincinnati’s Master of Laws in U.S. Law program provides real-world experience, a highly-regarded education, and the opportunity to graduate in nine months. If you’ve already been accepted into the program, visit our admitted students page. Interested in learning more? Request information today! Your next starts now. Are you ready?

University of Cincinnati College of Law
Attn: LLM Program
PO Box 210040
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0040 USA
Phone:513 556-5171
Fax: (513) 556-5550
Email:uclawllm@uc.edu.