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LLM is a postgraduate degree for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and want to practise law. The graduation requirements differ depending on the university. The one-year full-time programme provides law professionals with specialised knowledge and prepares them to function in a multinational legal environment. LLM programmes at premier universities in the United States teach international students the legal concepts of the host country. It assists lawyers in relocating and practising in foreign countries and dealing with global concerns. Nonetheless, even after finishing an LLM, international students may be required to pass a bar exam to practise law in the United States.
Program |
LLM - Latin Legum Magister |
Duration of the Course |
2 years |
Eligibility |
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved US Law School with 3.0+ GPA |
Entrance Exams |
|
Tuition Fees |
62,000 USD - 71,000 USD. |
Jobs |
Legal Advisor, Legal Counsel, Associate Attorney, Attorney, Legal Associate, Legal Consultant. |
Average Salary |
$58,000 Onwards |
The following are some of the factors that entice study abroad students to pursue an LLM in the United States:
Here are the top LLM schools in the USA:
S.no |
QS World Ranking 2023 |
University |
City |
|
#5 |
Harvard University |
Cambridge |
|
#18 |
Yale University |
New Haven |
|
#3 |
Stanford University |
Palo Alto |
|
#27 |
University of California, Berkeley |
Berkeley |
|
#22 |
Columbia University |
New York |
|
#39 |
New York University (NYU) |
New York |
|
#10 |
University of Chicago |
Chicago |
|
#=281 |
Georgetown University |
Washington DC |
|
#44 |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
Los Angeles |
|
#25 |
University of Michigan – Ann Arbour |
Michigan |
The United States has historically been an expensive place to live. The cost of studying LLM in the United States may also include living expenditures and university tuition fees. Let us expose them one by one!
Tuition prices for LLM programmes at colleges in the United States range from 62,000 USD to 71,000 USD. This translates to 47,00,000 INR - 54,00,000 INR. Furthermore, the annual cost of living in the United States for overseas students is roughly USD 15,000.
University Name |
Rank |
Degree |
Course Duration |
Fees |
Harvard Law School, Harvard University, Cambridge |
3 |
Masters in Law (LLM) |
1 year |
INR 60.5 lakhs |
Stanford University, Stanford |
2 |
Masters in Law (LLM) in Competition Innovation & Information Law |
1 year |
INR 47.9 lakhs |
Columbia Law School, New York |
19 |
Masters in Law (LLM) |
1 year |
INR 53.82 lakhs |
New York University, New York |
35 |
Masters in Law (LLM) in Competition Innovation & Information Law |
1 year |
INR 50.8 lakhs |
University of Southern California, Los Angeles |
121 |
Masters in Law (LLM) |
1 year |
INR 52.1 lakhs |
Texas A & M University, College Station, USA |
169 |
Masters in Law (LLM) |
1 year |
INR 20.6 lakhs |
Arizona State University, Tempe |
220 |
Masters in Law (LLM) |
1 year |
INR 36.5 lakhs |
Northeastern University, Boston |
362 |
Masters in Law (LLM) in Criminology & Criminal Justice |
1 year |
INR 24.1 lakhs |
Housing in the United States is a significant factor in an international student's cost of living. On-campus living is more convenient than off-campus housing, but most universities have limited room. Meal arrangements, transportation, health insurance, and other expenses are also incurred.
The entire LLM USA cost for Indian students comprises a variety of expenses such as exam fees, housing costs, travel costs, visa application fees, and so on. Let's review each with a monthly average estimate or one-time price.
Categories |
Amount in USD |
Application Fee |
$71 to $ 95 |
F-1 Student Visa |
$152.60 |
Flight Fare (one-way; India to USA) |
$667.61 |
SEVIS Fee |
$333.80 |
Accommodation |
$9,147.29 - $13,733.60 monthly |
Books and Supplies |
$2,280.49 monthly |
Meals |
$2,850.61 monthly |
Transporation |
$1,266.94 - $2,850.61 monthly |
Personal Expenses |
$4282 monthly |
Health Insurance |
$1456.98 monthly |
The primary document needs of each university/college for Indian students pursuing LLM in the United States are as follows:
Entrance exams |
Amount in USD |
GRE |
$201.60 |
IELTS |
$186.24 |
TOEFL |
$179.87 |
F-1 Student Visa |
$152.60 |
Flight Fare (one-way; India to USA) |
$667.61 |
SEVIS Fee |
$333.80 |
S.no |
Scholarship |
Amount Covered |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
Covers all tuition, living expenses, and travel expenses. |
|
Fullbright Scholarship |
Tuition and travel expenses are covered. |
|
Hauser Global Scholars Program |
$23,705.79 |
|
Fullbright Scholarship |
$19,004.06 to $38,008.11 |
|
Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship |
Full or Partial tuition fee |
|
Merit-Based Scholarships |
Differs |
|
UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program |
Partial tuition fee |
Optional Practical Training is available to LLM graduates from the United States (OPT). LLM students should apply for this course at least six months before finishing their degree. OPT has a maximum term of 12 months. The position can be contractual, compensated, or unpaid. Graduates who have completed their OPT can apply for an H1-B visa to begin working for a US firm. Each year, 65000 H1-B visas are granted to foreign nationals.
You must pass the Bar examination of the state in which you wish to practise as a lawyer. Most jurisdictions, including New York and California, enable students with a foreign law degree to take this examination. However, about 23 states in the United States have a requirement that only students with a degree from an ABA-approved law school are eligible to take the Bar exam. As a result, international students with a foreign bachelor's degree in law must pursue an LLM in the United States in order to practise in these states.
Here are a few of the jobs offered for LLM graduates in the USA:
Job Profile |
Annual Salary in USD |
Legal Advisor |
115,000 USD |
Legal Counsel |
133,000 USD |
Associate Attorney |
118,000 USD |
Attorney |
192,000 USD |
Legal Associate |
86,400 USD |
Legal Consultant |
119,000 USD |
Admission to an LLM in the United States following an LLB in India or any other law course is as follows:
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