Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws in Child and Family Law in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Laws (LLM) in Child and Family Law program enhances and deepens these essential attributes. This curriculum provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary legal matters affecting children and families.
Collaborating with distinguished faculty and seasoned professionals ensures you'll gain thorough expertise in this evolving field. The LLM in Child and Family Law focuses on cultivating three fundamental themes: advocacy, leadership, and justice. These core principles are woven throughout every course, connecting your academic journey across semesters while equipping you to become a more impactful legal advocate for children and families.
After completing the LLM in Child and Family Law, you'll acquire the following competencies, abilities, and ethical principles to further these three key areas:
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities where you took courses for credit. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record.
2 Letters of recommendations
We want to know your motivation for returning to school, your career aspirations, and how you believe our program will help you meet your goals. You can submit the statement through the online application. A current resume or curriculum vitae can be uploaded through the online application.
Transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation is required of all applicants who attended and received their degrees from any institution outside the U.S. The evaluation is not an English translation of the transcripts, but a separate document completed by a professional evaluation agency, which shows that the degree youve received or are pursuing outside the U.S. is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or U.S. master's degree.
The law school requires a minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 95 with minimum scores of 24 in the writing and reading sections, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 7 with minimum scores of 7 in the writing and reading sections. Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
2 Letters of recommendations
We want to know your motivation for returning to school, your career aspirations, and how you believe our program will help you meet your goals. You can submit the statement through the online application. A current resume or curriculum vitae can be uploaded through the online application.
Transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation is required of all applicants who attended and received their degrees from any institution outside the U.S. The evaluation is not an English translation of the transcripts, but a separate document completed by a professional evaluation agency, which shows that the degree youve received or are pursuing outside the U.S. is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or U.S. master's degree.
The law school requires a minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 95 with minimum scores of 24 in the writing and reading sections, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 7 with minimum scores of 7 in the writing and reading sections. Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
Tuition
USD
54,300