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    Master of Laws (LLM)

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    Los Angeles, USLLMOnline1 year
    $86,472.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    21
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California is a 21-credit, 1-year, online LLM program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $86,472.

    About the program

    USC Gould’s Online Master of Laws (LLM) is a part-time program for international law graduates that introduces students to American law and the U.S. legal system and allows them to curate a concentration by selecting courses from available fields of study.

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    US News #26 (law school)

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not require ... an LSAT/GRE score ... Should you elect to submit an LSAT or GRE score report to supplement your application, such score will not play a key role
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL or IELTS report (no minimum score is required)
    IELTS
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    Min TOEFL or IELTS report (no minimum score is required)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,051.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California is $86,472 across 21 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California is structured around 1 year and 21 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Laws (LLM) at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)