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 at an American law school. This exciting new program will prepare the next generation of effective and talented entertainment, media and intellectual property lawyers.
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.
