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With an LL.M. in Law and Government, an LL.M. in International Legal Studies, or S.J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, you’ll be better prepared to Champion What Matters anywhere in the world. You’ll learn at a top law school that stands at the crossroads of global and U.S. law in Washington, DC, interact with renowned faculty that help you accomplish your personal goals, and experience one of the most exciting professional and intellectual adventures of your life.

LL.M. IN LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Where are our alumni now?

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Federal Communications Commission
  • Congressional Offices
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

The Program on Law and Government offers both new and experienced attorneys the opportunity to develop their existing areas of legal expertise, to chart out new professional terrains, to do serious scholarly research and writing, and to achieve hands-on experience in the field of American law and government. The Program has propelled in exciting and dramatic ways the careers of law firm partners and associates moving into public life, government attorneys changing disciplines, young lawyers preparing for careers in public service or academia, and attorneys seeking the intellectual community and support to develop original scholarly work for publication.

To learn more, click here, email lawandgov@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4268.

“I pursued the LL.M. in Law and Government because I thought it would enhance my career, which has oscillated between government and nonprofit life. I gained valuable contacts on the Hill, in government, and in private practice. And I enjoyed every minute of the program.” – Stefan Kline, public interest advocate and lobbyist

Application Deadlines: Fall: June 1  Spring: November 1

LL.M. in INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES

Where are our alumni now?

  • World Bank Group
  • Organization of American States
  • Human Rights Watch
  • Center for International Environmental Law
  • Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • U.S. – China Business Council
  • Amnesty International
  • Baker & Mackenzie

With students from over 50 countries, the International Legal Studies Program is one of the top LL.M. programs in the country and has been at the forefront of international legal education for over 25 years. The flexible curriculum includes 7 different areas of specialization ranging from human rights to intellectual property to business and trade. Our students learn from leading professors and practitioners, intern with global organizations and law firms, and have the opportunity to work on research and writing projects. The ILSP is currently the only program in the United States to offer a dual LL.M./MBA degree.

To learn more, click here, email llminfo@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4110.

“My LL.M. degree enabled me to have a much better understanding of the intricacies of the international financial markets and their underlying legal regime. My internship with the IFC legal department had a very favorable impact on my career and I have worked on more than fifty or so IFC projects in Turkey.”  - Umit Herguner, managing partner of the law firm of Herguner Bilgen Ozeke in Istanbul, Turkey

Application Deadlines: Fall: May 1  Spring: October 1

S.J.D.

Each year, American University Washington College of Law elects outstanding students to the Doctor of Juridical Science Program. Students who have a strong intellectual commitment to advanced legal study write a doctoral-level dissertation in law, make original contributions to the legal literature, and pursue a customized program of independent study.

To learn more, click here, email lawandgov@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4268.

Application Deadline: Fall: April 1

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