Columbia Law to Launch Six-Month LL.M. for Foreign Lawyers
The school's new Executive Masters of Law in Global Business combines online and in-person coursework and can be completed in about six months. It launches next semester.
October 18, 2018 at 02:07 PM
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The original version of this story was published on New York Law Journal
Columbia Law School.
Columbia Law School is launching an accelerated LL.M. program for foreign lawyers that will allow them to complete the degree in about six months—half the time of a traditional LL.M. program.
The school's Executive Masters of Law in Global Business is geared toward experienced lawyers abroad who need a solid foundation in U.S. law in order to engage in the cross-border matters that are increasingly dominating the global economy. It will combine online and in-person coursework.
Law dean Gillian Lester said the new program will enable students to advance their careers in a short time, build an international network and help them navigate multinational deals.
“Students will gain more than a credential; they will develop a deep understanding of international business law from the country's most respected academics and leading practitioners in the field, all while expanding their capabilities as trusted strategists and counselors to their clients,” Lester said in an announcement of the program.
The program, which will launch in the spring of 2019, is designed specifically for lawyers who can't step away from their jobs for an entire year to complete a traditional LL.M. They will begin their studies in the spring with two online courses before coming to campus in the summer for an intensive experience. They will conclude with another online class in September. The curriculum includes five core courses, including Introduction to American Law, American Contract Law and Corporations.
Students may also choose from six electives, including negotiations, corporate finance and antitrust and trade regulation. The new accelerated program will not replace Columbia's existing traditional LL.M.
“The Executive LL.M. is an incredible opportunity for lawyers to study global business law in New York City—the world's business center,” said assistant dean for executive education Julia Miller. “We look forward to welcoming these students into the Columbia Law School community and being a part of their career trajectories.”
The new program is being led by Julie Sculli, who has spent the past decade leading international initiatives at Brooklyn Law School.
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