The LL.M. is offered to both domestic students who would like to pursue areas of law more in depth through rigorous research, and to international students who wish to learn the laws of the United States.
For students in the U.S., the LL.M. is a 24 credit hour, post-JD degree open to American students who have earned a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
International students have the option of a 24 credit hour program or 30 credit hour program. Please note, 30 credits is needed in order to take the bar exam. All students must have completed a degree in law (J.D., LL.B., or their equivalent), at least 6 years of previous education including the degree in law, and have passed an English proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS)
For more information on the LL.M. for U.S. or international students, please see below or contact our office at:
Julie DiBiasio
Director of Graduate Studies and Professional Development
llm.programnull@law.csuohio.nulledu
216.687.2328
Milena Sterio
The Charles R. Emrick Jr. - Calfee Halter & Griswold Professor of Law
LL.M. Programs Director
Cleveland State University College of Law
m.sterionull@csuohio.nulledu
216-687-3852
LL.M. for U.S. students
Students' scholarship and research will thrive in CSU College of Law's unmatched access to academic and professional resources.
Click the "learn more" button for information regarding the curriculum and required application materials.
All applications must be submitted online through LSAC.org. Click the "apply now" button to login or create an account and start the application process with LSAC.org. Please note, in order for us to receive your application, ensure you select Cleveland State University College of Law as one of the schools you are applying to.
LL.M. for International Students
International Students will learn about the American legal system in a vibrant legal environment.
Click the "learn more" button for information regarding the curriculum and required application materials.
All applications must be submitted online through LSAC.org. Click the "apply now" button to login or create an account and start the application process with LSAC.org. Please note, in order for us to receive your application, ensure you select Cleveland State University College of Law as one of the schools you are applying to.