About us
Located in the fourth largest city and one of the most culturally and internationally diverse cities in the United States, the University of Houston (UH) is a full-scale, Carnegie R1 (highest classification doctoral granting) international research university with 281 degree programs and 46,000 students across 4 campuses. The University of Houston Law Center is located on the main campus. It is a top tier law school, with several top 10 LL.M. (Master of Laws) programs that provides students, a large number of foreign-trained lawyers, and graduates innovative programs, support for our international students, and unparalleled access to a thriving legal market. The gorgeous architecture of the ultra-modern John M. O’Quinn Law Building reflects the excellence of our programs.
Study Program
All of our LL.M. programs require a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved coursework.
We offer 5 LL.M. concentrations:
– Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law
– Intellectual Property and Information Law
– Health Law
– International Law
– Tax Law
We also offer an LL.M. in U.S. Law (for foreign lawyers)
We have an extensive course offering of classes to choose from with the opportunity to focus in many other areas of law.
The LL.M. can be completed in two full-time semesters (depending on the concentration).
Program required grade point average is 2.50 for all concentrations; 2.00 for LL.M. in U.S. Law.
Required courses for foreign trained attorneys: Introduction to American Law and Legal Writing (first semester) and Professional Responsibility
Scholarships & Financial Aid
University of Houston Law Center is recognized as a high-quality low-cost law program (around $46,000). In the United States there are few opportunities for a full scholarship for an LL.M. program. However, we will consider all DAJV LL.M. Day 2024 applicants for some scholarship money. If you receive some scholarship money from UH Law Center, you will also receive the in-state tuition waiver that will greatly reduce the tuition cost. Scholarship and waiver combined are typically around $11,000, reducing tuition cost to around $35,000.
Application requirements
All required application documents and materials must be submitted through the Law School Admission Council Credential Assembly Service. To register for the service, go to www.lsac.org. Your completed application package should include:
– Application
– Official Transcripts
– Personal Statement
– At least 2 letters of recommendation
– English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) / foreign lawyers only
To apply visit: www.lsac.org
University of Houston Law Center
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-6060
USA
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