Corporate & Commercial Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
🇺🇸 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Fall (Aug/Sep)
MS in Law (LLM) in the USA
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹1.55 crore – ₹1.75 crore
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
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MS in Law (LLM) in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Law (LLM) in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹1.55 crore – ₹1.75 crore (Georgetown University) to ₹1.55 crore – ₹1.75 crore (Georgetown University). After graduating: usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT.
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MS in Law (LLM) in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- Usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT
Overview
Why study Law (LLM) in the USA?
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law.
Some US states (notably New York and California) let foreign-trained lawyers with an LLM sit the bar exam; check the state's rules before choosing.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Law (LLM) in the USA
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Specialisations
Popular Law (LLM) specialisations
International Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Intellectual Property
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Technology & Data Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Human Rights
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated)
- Bachelor's: Practising advocates
- Prerequisite: Law degree
- Prerequisite: Strong academic record and writing
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Law (LLM) in the USA
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Associate (law firm, after qualifying locally), In-house Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer.
On our list: Georgetown University.
From ₹1.55 crore – ₹1.75 crore at Georgetown University up to ₹1.55 crore – ₹1.75 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) and practising advocates, with law degree and strong academic record and writing, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
Usually not STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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