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    Master of Laws (LL.M.)

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    New Haven, USLLMIn-person1 year
    $79,318.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University is a 24-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $79,318.

    About the program

    One-year full-time program for graduate students committed to careers in law teaching, featuring elective courses with flexibility to tailor studies to individual interests and preparation for research and teaching.

    Focus: both
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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,115.00
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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 (LL.M.) at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University is $79,318 across 24 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University is structured around 1 year and 24 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University?
    Per the program's published guidance: high rank from a law school
    How large is the Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Yale University typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.