The Penn State Dickinson Law Difference
The LL.M. program at Penn State Dickinson Law is ideal for both domestic and internationally trained legal professionals seeking to gain a competitive advantage in the legal field. This flexible one-year program allows LL.M. students to enroll in a diverse array of courses, enabling specialization in various areas of law. The LL.M. degree is for ambitious legal professionals dedicated to advancing next-generation legal scholarship and practice.
A world-class faculty with a personal touch.
LL.M. students benefit from a distinguished and committed full-time faculty complemented by adjunct faculty consisting of practicing attorneys and judges. The faculty at Penn State Dickinson Law bring extensive experience from years of legal practice and actively engage in national and international realms through their research and scholarship. At Penn State Dickinson Law, faculty members maintain an “open door” policy for LL.M. students, fostering close mentorship and support. Explore more about Penn State Dickinson Law faculty.
A Welcoming Community
Penn State Dickinson Law is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcomed and supported.
A generalized curriculum that supports specialized concentrations.
Penn State Dickinson Law offers a generalized LL.M. degree program designed to allow students to concentrate in distinct areas of law. Students may complete required coursework necessary to sit for the New York bar examination while pursuing a specialized concentration. Concentrations are available in many fields, such as Business Law, Intellectual Property, Technology and Privacy Law, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
A commitment to professional development and career success.
LL.M. students have access to career-related support and guidance to navigate future career decisions. Additionally, Penn State Dickinson Law participates in the annual International Student Interview Program (ISIP) which facilitates the hiring of highly qualified foreign-trained lawyers enrolled in U.S. LL.M. programs. International LL.M. graduates are generally eligible for Optional Practice Training, which allows one-year of paid employment in a legal setting.
Consistent with Penn State's land grant mission of access and service, Penn State Dickinson Law offers one school with two vibrant locations in Pennsylvania: Carlisle and University Park. Both locations offer access to an affordable, high quality legal education and rich experiential, social, and cross-disciplinary academic opportunities.
Carlisle is the historic home of Penn State Dickinson Law, with unique access to the state capital in a bucolic setting. University Park is located on Penn State's largest campus, offering additional clinical and cross-disciplinary opportunities.
Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions via our inquiry form or email DickinsonLawLLM@psu.edu.