LLM Program At a Glance
About the LLM Program
The Michigan Law LLM program began more than 130 years ago and continues to flourish today. Unique among its peers, our program stands out for many reasons.
In our LLM program, you will:
- develop meaningful and lasting relationships with your classmates
- be fully immersed in the US legal system by taking classes with JD students
- learn from our faculty of globally renowned scholars and practitioners
- become part of a community of more than 50,000 graduate and undergraduate students from six continents
- reside in a small city that is widely recognized for its high quality of living in the heart of the United States
- have easy access to restaurants, cafes, shops, theaters, museums, athletic venues, and parks
Do you have questions? We have answers!
We’ve asked our current and former LLM students to offer an insider’s view on some of the questions we hear most from prospective students. Browse popular questions, read student profiles, or submit your own.
LLM Degree Requirements
Apply Now for Michigan Law’s LLM Program
The Michigan LLM is a full-time program, and all students begin classes in late August and graduate in early May. LLM students are permitted to enroll in most Law School courses, including several clinics. We offer two courses that are exclusive to LLM students (a constitutional law course and a research and writing course). Both courses are optional, though generally recommended.

I chose Michigan Law for its small class size, which fosters rich interactions and meaningful connections among peers. The close-knit environment is the ideal setting for building networks and forging lasting relationships.
LLM Program FAQs
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When does your LLM program begin and end?
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May I take classes outside of Law School during my LLM year?
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May I work during my LLM year?
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Do you provide mentorship programs for LLM students?
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Will I be eligible to sit for a bar exam in the United States if I earn an LLM degree from Michigan Law?
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What types of career resources does Michigan Law provide to LLM students?
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What are employment prospects like in the United States for LLM graduates?
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How cold does it get in the winter in Ann Arbor?
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