Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws - International and Comparative Law in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,016
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The William S. Richardson School of Law's Master of Laws (LLM) program gained approval from the American Bar Association in 2003. Participants must complete 24 credit hours (with up to 6 credits allowed from non-Law School departments) to earn a general LLM degree, with optional certificates available in specific focus areas.
This program primarily serves international law graduates, typically pursuing full-time study for one academic year. U.S. legal professionals can also enroll to expand their knowledge in areas not covered during their Juris Doctor studies. American participants may opt for part-time enrollment, spreading their coursework across two or more years. Note that most classes are scheduled during daytime hours, with limited evening course options available each year.
The Law School provides an extensive selection of international and comparative law courses annually, featuring notable visiting professors alongside regular faculty, with particular emphasis on Pacific-Asian legal studies. Numerous faculty members actively teach, research, and publish on international and comparative legal topics, especially those concerning Asia and the Pacific region.
LLM candidates can tailor their studies toward either public international law or private/business law concentrations. Those preferring to specialize in Pacific and Asian legal studies rather than pursuing the general international certificate may do so. Students also benefit from access to complementary programs through the University's School of Pacific and Asian Studies and the renowned East-West Center, which attracts leading regional scholars and researchers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.
A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.
Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.
The minimum Duolingo score is 115. The minimum TOEFL score is 92 on the Internet-Based Exam (IBT), 580 on the paper-based exam and 237 on the computer-based exam. On the IELTS exam, the minimum overall score should be a 6.
A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits (or the equivalent in quarter credits) of work as an undergraduate,
All international applicants are required to submit one transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM. Official transcripts or academic records must be sent to Graduate Division Student Services directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.
Applicants are required to submit one transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts while applying for admission. However, admitted students are required to submit official transcripts in order to enroll at UHM.
The minimum Duolingo score is 115. The minimum TOEFL score is 92 on the Internet-Based Exam (IBT), 580 on the paper-based exam and 237 on the computer-based exam. On the IELTS exam, the minimum overall score should be a 6.
Tuition
USD
29,016