Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law in International Law in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,191
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The expansion of worldwide markets and increasing interconnectedness between countries creates strong demand for legal professionals with expertise in international dimensions across public, private, and business sectors. As a major global hub, Houston offers exceptional international opportunities, which the Law Center's International Law LL.M. program leverages through the city's extensive worldwide networks. Students can specialize in either public or private international law while customizing their LL.M. coursework to align with personal goals and interests. Participants may focus on specific international law specialties or explore diverse course offerings to develop comprehensive knowledge of both public and private international legal frameworks. The Law Center's pioneering Center for U.S. and Mexican Law - the first U.S. institution solely devoted to Mexican legal studies and bilateral relations - exemplifies initiatives that enable LL.M. candidates to develop sophisticated expertise in international and comparative law's domestic applications. The program requires completion of at least 24 credit hours, with 15 dedicated to international law courses, plus an optional 50-page publishable thesis. International law graduates must additionally complete Introduction to American Law and Lawyering Skills & Strategies within their 24-credit curriculum.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who received their law degree in the United States must hold a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to perform satisfactory graduate work as evidenced by high grade-point average or high class rank in law school. Most U.S. applicants to the University of Houston Law Center have graduated in the upper one-third of their law school classes.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
43,191