
Penn Carey Law LLM Program 2021-2022


Dean and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law
The Law School

Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs
OUR Curriculum
Students select courses from an extensive curriculum of specialized courses and seminars at Penn Carey Law. The Law School grants a generalized LLM that allows each student to design their own curriculum, and, in doing so, choose to focus on a particular topic.
After completing the Pre-Term Program, LLM students take all their courses alongside our upper-level JD students.
Wharton Business and Law Certificate (WBLC)
It is designed for lawyers who need to acquire:
- An understanding of U.S. business culture
- Enhanced skills for the sophisticated presentation of investment propositions and financial projects
- Management concepts for developing or professionalizing a law practice or business enterprise

Faculty

Heimbold Chair in International Law; Professor of Law; Professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy; Deputy Dean for International Programs

Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law;
Co-Director, Institute for Law and Economics

Associate Dean for Clinical Education; Practice Professor
of Law; Director, Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic

Andrea Mitchell University Professor in Law, Political Science and Business Ethics

John H. Chestnut Professor of Law, Communication, and Computer & Information Science; Director, Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition
Honing U.S. Lawyering Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Intellectual Property and Technology
- Mediation
- Transnational Law

TPIC supports LLMs seeking to fulfill the New York Bar’s 50-hour pro bono requirement and offers all LLMs pro bono opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience and further develop professional skills while learning about the communities that exist beyond the walls of Penn Carey Law.
Our Collaborative Community


Student Services

Your Philadelphia Experience
Although on-campus housing is available, many LLMs live in apartments in University City and Center City. There are affordable, attractive, and diverse off-campus options, ranging from rooms in historic houses to modern high-rise apartments.

Executive Director, Graduate Programs
Admissions
Our students come from all over the world, representing more than 30 countries in a typical year. They come from a broad spectrum of academic, professional, ideological, and economic backgrounds. The majority of our LLM students have had at least one year of work experience following their law studies, and a significant percentage hold an advanced degree. This exciting diversity is, in itself, an integral component of our LLM program. It inspires a cross-fertilization of ideas and incentives that enhances the intellectual rewards and professional transformation that characterize a Penn Carey Law education.
We welcome your interest in joining this extraordinary community.

Executive Director, Graduate Programs
Successful participation in Penn Carey Law’s Graduate Program requires a high level of English proficiency. Most coursework at the law school centers on a dialogue between the instructor and members of the class. Students must be able to express thoughts clearly in both spoken and written English and must read and write the language with ease.
All Graduate applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or be granted a waiver. Penn Carey Law does not have a minimum score requirement. In general, we look for a TOEFL score of at least 100 or IELTS score of 7. We also look at the breakdown for listening, speaking, writing, and reading to ensure that all indicate a high level of English proficiency. However, a lower score in one area or overall does not automatically preclude an application from consideration for Penn Carey Law’s LLM program.
See www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/grad for detailed information on admissions.

November 15: Early Notification
LLM applications must be complete by November 15 for Early Notification. Early notification applicants will be accepted, rejected, or deferred for further consideration by February 1.
December 15: Regular Notification
LLM applications are due by December 15. Applicants will be accepted, rejected, or waitlisted by mid-March. If you miss the deadline, you can request a deadline extension.
In addition, Penn Carey Law offers human rights scholarships for outstanding students with a substantial, demonstrated commitment to human rights. Our application requires an additional essay for students interested in applying for a human rights scholarship. We offer one or two of these scholarships each year, depending upon the depth of the applicant pool.
Because our ability to award assistance is limited, we encourage applicants to seek other funding sources. Many of our students receive scholarships from their employers, governments, or another third party. Other students are able to pay their expenses with their own savings or rely on family members for loans. Still others are able to receive loans or other financial aid from their home country.
To view estimated LLM expenses for the academic year, visit https://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/grad/financing-your-education.php.
3501 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204
Office of Graduate Programs
Telephone: 215.898.0407
Email: gradadmissions@law.upenn.edu

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