LL.M. Programs

Individualized LL.M. (General Studies) (click for more information)

Southwestern offers a stimulating, Individualized LL.M. Program for students who have already earned a law degree and are interested in furthering their legal education. The program allows students to choose their own focus of study - from American Legal Systems to International Law to Technology Innovation and Commercialization - in line with their individual personal and professional goals.

Students will receive an in-depth education in an intellectually challenging, yet collegial environment from faculty who are established authorities in a wide range of legal topics. Admitted students will work closely with faculty to develop a detailed course of study tailored to their own interests from a comprehensive selection of over 150 electives and core courses.

A special Fellowship opportunity for Argentine law graduates to complete an LL.M. in Civil Liberties and Human Rights or Advocacy has been established at Southwestern under the auspices of the Fulbright Commission. Click here for information on the Fulbright-Jose Siderman Human Rights Fellowship.

LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law (click for more information)

Drawing on the resources and activities of the Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute, Southwestern has established the first Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Entertainment and Media Law in the country. This exciting program is designed to prepare the next generation of effective and talented entertainment, media and intellectual property lawyers. With the launch of the online version of the LL.M. Program in Fall 2010, students have the option of attending classes in person in Los Angeles or online from anywhere in the world.

Southwestern has had a long and intensive involvement with the entertainment and media industries in the Los Angeles area. Located at the center of "The Entertainment Capital of the World" and the "Digital Coast," the law school has an outstanding entertainment- and media-oriented faculty. Southwestern graduates occupy important positions within a broad range of entertainment and media companies and with law firms specializing in the representation of entertainment clients. Recognizing the growing interest in this area around the country, Southwestern launched the Biederman Institute to provide a broad-based entertainment curriculum for law students as well as information and assistance to practitioners.

NEW Online Option for the LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law (click for more information)

People from around the world will now be able to take advantage of Southwestern's highly regarded LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law. Applications are currently being accepted for the Online LL.M. Program, which will offer its first set of courses in Fall 2010.