LLM in American Legal Practice
The LLM in American Legal Practice provides internationally trained law graduates with both a deep understanding of the U.S. legal system and an opportunity to see how the law is applied in professional practice.
The Kline School of Law gives US Law LLM students an unparalleled immersion in the American legal system and the knowledge and skills to practice law in the U.S. In 2017, International Jurist recognized the quality of our programs for international attorneys, giving the Kline School of Law a grade of "A+."
Drexel University features 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries, who take part in a dynamic and lively culture on campus and in the community.
Students who wish to take the New York bar exam after graduation can opt to complete a concentration that will prepare them for the bar exam. This concentration requires the completion of 33 credits.
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LLM Curriculum
Not every LLM is the same. With small classes and faculty available to meet individually with students, Drexel's Kline School of Law is the perfect place to study American law. Our diverse curriculum and superb faculty will help you achieve your career goals.
American Law, Culture and Language
The Drexel LLM curriculum gives you in-depth exposure to more than just American law:
- A 24-credit flexible curriculum.
- As an LLM student you have the guidance of a faculty adviser to ensure you get the most out of Drexel’s unusually diverse catalog of course offerings.
- You can choose from three pre-selected specialized LLM tracks, or design your own.
- The NY Bar Exam Concentration ensures that you take the courses necessary to be eligible for the exam.
- Develop proficiency in the English language through your law classes.
Study Track Options
Real-World Experience: The Drexel Externship Co-op
Students who excel in class and show a strong command of English will gain another highly valued credential: the Drexel Externship Co-op.
- In the unique Drexel Co-op Externship, you spend two days each week working side by side with American lawyers.
- You use the knowledge from classes to solve real legal problems while supervised by licensed American attorneys.
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World-Class Faculty
- Classes at the Kline School of Law are taught by faculty with degrees from top law schools with a special commitment to high quality classroom teaching and a focus on practice.
- Many faculty members have deep experience at top American law firms and agencies helping clients from around the world make deals, win complex lawsuits, and navigate complicated laws and regulations.
Our Faculty
Study Track Options
› Track 1: Business and Commercial Law
› Track 2: Intellectual Property Law
› Track 3: International Law
Business and Commercial Law
Foundational Courses:
- Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
- Legal Methods I and II
Core courses:
- Business Organizations
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International Business Transactions
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Contract Drafting
Related Electives:
- Co-op Externship
- Legal English
- Insurance Law
- Patent Law
- Securities Regulation
- Sales
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Secured Transactions
- Business Law Legal Research
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Intellectual Property Law
Foundational Courses:
- Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
- Legal Methods I and II
Core courses:
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
- Copyright Law
Related Electives:
- Co-op Externship
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Litigation
- Privacy Law
- Internet Law
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Contract Drafting
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International Law
Foundational Courses:
- Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
- Legal Methods I and II
Core courses:
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International Law
- International Business Transactions
- International Human Rights
- European Union Law
Related Electives:
- Co-op Externship
- Refugee and Asylum Law
- Immigration Law
- Contract Drafting
- Admiralty and Law of the Sea
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