CHARLOTTE SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M. in American Legal Studies

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Charlotte School of Law is located in Uptown Charlotte, a bustling metropolitan area, filled with diverse arts and culture, dining and coffeehouses, parks, sporting events, and festivals. Charlotte is the 17 th largest city and the 2 nd largest financial center in the US. Home to more than 850 foreign owned companies from 42 countries. Charlotte School of Law is situated within walking distance of numerous corporate and legal employers, including both Federal and County Courthouses. Charlotte nightlife offers numerous restaurants and performances, and a variety of social events. Charlotte is home to many major sports teams: NFL’s Carolina Panthers, NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, MiLB’s Charlotte Knights, NASCAR, ECHL’s Charlotte Checkers, and others.

Charlotte School of Law offers a LL.M. in American Legal Studies, – designed to provide legal education to international law graduates who have received a primary law degree from universities in their home countries and who seek to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. law. Students have a choice of two tracks: 1.the Flexible Track or 2.the New York Track, which serves to assist students in satisfying LL.M. course prerequisites set in place by the New York State Bar.

Whatever the individual student’s objective in seeking to obtain this LL.M. degree, our innovative curriculum will impart a solid understanding of the distinctions in the U.S. legal system while providing each student with some flexibility to direct their studies toward their own personal goals and objectives. First Semester Second Semester CourseCredits CourseCredits Introduction to the Study of Law (Immersion Course) 2 Research Edge (Immersion Course) 1 Lawyering Process I 3 Lawyering Process II 3 Electives 7 8 Total: 12 Total: 12

First Semester Second Semester CourseCredits CourseCredits Introduction to the Study of Law (Immersion Course) 2 Research Edge (Immersion Course) 1 Lawyering Process I 3 Constitutional Law 2 Civil Procedure 4 Lawyering Process 3 Electives 3 Professional Responsibility 2 Electives 4 Total: 12 Total: 12 New York is one of a few states that, under certain circumstances, allows persons to take their state bar examination. Our “New York Track,” serves to assist students in satisfying LL.M. course prerequisites set in place by the New York State Bar. Our LL.M. program also assists students in fulfilling NY’s 50 hour pro bono requirement.

Full-tuition scholarship Exemplary applicants: – Possess a qualifying first foreign degree in law; – History of high academic achievement; – Demonstrated leadership capacity; – Demonstrated capacity for potential success in the CSL cultural model; – Superior personal awareness; – Ability to contribute to the practice, development and study of law; – Commitment to service; – Contribution to a globally diverse student population; – Ability to master legal studies in English; and – Willingness to serve as a LL.M. alumni leader and ambassador for CSL. No additional application is required to be considered

Our Uptown location is near plenty of housing within walking distance and with many transportation options nearby, including light rail. Surrounding neighborhoods also offer extensive varieties of convenient housing. Secured student discounts and roommate services are available.

New York, NY is 64.5% more expensive to live in than Charlotte, NC. – You would need to make $82,249 in New York, NY compared to $50,000 in Charlotte, NC to maintain the same standard of living Washington, DC is 30.9% more expensive to live in than Charlotte, NC. – You would need to make $65,459 in Washington, DC compared to $50,000 in Charlotte, NC to maintain the same standard of living. Chicago, IL is 15.8% more expensive to live in than Charlotte, NC. – You would need to make $57,902 in Chicago, IL compared to $50,000 in Charlotte, NC to maintain the same standard of living Miami, FL is 16.1% more expensive to live in than Charlotte, NC. – You would need to make $58,068 in Miami, FL compared to $50,000 in Charlotte, NC to maintain the same standard of living.

Apply online by submitting our electronic application with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC ), LSAC sends Charlotte School of Law your application materials. No application fee. No additional application is required to be considered for any of Charlotte School of Law’s LL.M. scholarships. Simply apply to the LL.M. program & address your qualifications in your personal statement. Our application & list of application materials can be found by following this link. To be considered for admittance to our Fall 2014 class, the application deadline is May 31, To be considered for the Ambassador Scholarship, your completed application must be received by May 1, Accepted students will be notified of Scholarship awards by May 15, 2014.

Charlotte School of Law Address: 201 S. College Street, Suite 400 | Charlotte, NC | USA Contact Person: Amber Featherstone Phone: