St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Two-Year Master of Laws (LLM) in St. Louis, MO United States | Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
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St. Louis, MO United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
72,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Two-Year LLM students will have an entire year of studies with intensive support in legal English combined with concentrated exposure to regular law classes and immersion in the local legal community. This enhanced preparation helps students to enter their second year of studies with a solid foundation in and a good understanding of the academic and linguistic requirements of an LLM program.
Certificate Programs
LLM students have the opportunity to pursue a Certificate in one of four specialty areas. A Certificate is optional and requires 9 credit hours in the specialty area as part of a 24-credit LLM requirement. Students may earn an LLM and one Certificate in an academic year.
- Certificate in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Provides substantial foundation in conflict theory and dispute resolution, with hands-on opportunities to gain practical skills in business negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. - Certificate in Business & Corporate Law
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to become well-rounded business lawyers, with training in corporate finance, law and economics, publicly traded corporations, and taxation. - Certificate in International Law
Equips students with a strong foundation in international law and specialized training in areas such as international human rights, international intellectual property, and international commercial arbitration. - Certificate in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Allows study of introductory and advanced intellectual property law under the guidance of leading scholars, covering patent, trademark, copyright issues, and emerging technologies.
Why WashU Law?
Foreign-trained lawyers choose WashU Law’s Two-Year LLM for our proven approach that recognizes mastering U.S. legal concepts requires both linguistic confidence and cultural understanding. With small cohort sizes, intensive English language support, and a gradual integration model, you’ll build essential communication skills while developing lasting connections with classmates from around the world. Located in the heart of the United States, St. Louis provides affordable living and access to federal courts, major corporations, and a collaborative legal community—giving you practical exposure to American legal practice throughout your studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Intensive Summer Program and Orientation
Students admitted to the Two-Year LLM program will start with a four-week summer pre-LLM Intensive Legal English Program (ILEP) on campus. For five hours a day, ILEP students are immersed in courses designed for learners of legal English.
Following the intensive legal English summer courses, students of the Two-Year LLM will attend an intensive orientation before regular classes begin.
First Year
The first year of the Two-Year LLM program is conducted as a cohort, with all students in the program enrolled in the same schedule of courses.
Legal English Classes (Each Semester):
- Intensive Legal English Writing and Reading and Skills (ILEWR)
- Intensive Legal English Communications Skills (ILECS)
These five-hour-weekly classes will prepare Two-Year LLM students for the coursework of their substantive law classes as well as for the linguistic and academic demands of an LLM program.
Class sizes are kept small in the legal English courses (8-15 students per class), ensuring more comprehensive instructor feedback and enhanced opportunities for practice of English communication skills.
Substantive Law Courses:
Students will also take a limited concentration of substantive law courses alongside the legal English courses.
- Introduction to U.S. Law & Methods I
- Introduction to U.S. Law & Methods II
- One course in a specific focus area: Property, Torts, or Contracts
Two-Year LLM students will be integrated with one-year LLM students for the substantive law courses.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 90
Qualification Requirements
Two-Year LLM candidates must have earned a first law degree from their home jurisdiction.
Applicants with a proficiency score of over 100 on the TOEFL will be assessed along the admission guidelines for regular 1-Year LLM applicants.
Tuition
USD
72,792
Costs
Annual Tuition Fees: $72,792
Required Fees:
University Health & Wellness Fee: $672 (mandatory)
Student Bar Association Fee: $120 (all students)*
Orientation Fee: $100
Full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours per semester), tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
*International students incur an additional $5 health insurance fee per semester
Exclusive scholarships: Receive a $17,000 scholarship when applying through StudyAnywhere for 2026 admissions.
Candidates must submit:
- An application, which includes one brief essay (250-300 words)
- An application fee (only if applying by mail-waived for online applications)
- Official academic transcripts, in notarized English translations, if not provided in English by your university
- Confirmation of English-language proficiency, as in a recent TOEFL, IELTS or other standardized test scores. (WashU Law TOEFL code: 6929) NOTE: Your TOEFL score must be less than two years old at the time you begin classes at WashU Law
- Once admitted, you will be required to present a letter of credit from a bank or other lending institution showing you have sufficient financial support to study in the US.
All materials must be submitted by May 15.
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