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American Law for Foreign Lawyers, LL.M.

  1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of substantive and procedural law and the American legal system.
  2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an effective ability to resolve legal issues.
  3. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to clients and other audiences in a variety of legal contexts.
  4. Graduates will be able to research effectively and efficiently.
  5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate competency in additional skills that are essential for effective lawyering.
  6. Graduates will be able to exemplify SLU School of Law’s mission.
Required Course
LAW 7020Legal Analysis, Research and Communication I3
Foundational U.S. Law Course
Select one of the following:2-4
LAW 7010
Contracts
LAW 7015
Torts
LAW 7030
Property
Seminar or Directed Research2
Law ElectivesAny LAW Course17-15
Total Credits24

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
LAW 7020 Legal Analysis, Research and Communication I 3
Foundational U.S. Law Course 4
Law ElectivesAny LAW Course 5
 Credits12
Spring
Seminar or Directed Research 2
Law ElectivesAny LAW Course 10
 Credits12
 Total Credits24