Earn Your Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Regent’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Legal Studies and Human Rights were created for those whom either have a J.D. degree and want to deepen their expertise in these specialized areas or to provide those who have earned a law degree outside of the U.S. with the international qualifications that prepare them for an increasingly globalized marketplace.
Master of Laws in American Legal Studies
- Satisfy the demand by international lawyers for training in American legal studies.
- Learn to reason, research, and problem-solve in the context of the United States legal system.
- Analyze the influences of law, policy, and government around the globe.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the common-law legal tradition in the United States.
Master of Laws in Human Rights
- Complete your LL.M. degree in one year of full-time study.
- Gain a familiarity with the United States legal system in the context of certain topics.
- Learn to reason, research, write, and problem-solve in the context of the U.S. legal system.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the common-law legal tradition.
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Locations: Online, On Campus
Total Credit Hours: 30
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025
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