Virginia’s Graduate Studies Program provides an American legal education to lawyers who have obtained their first law degree in their home countries. By maintaining a small and highly selective program of about 50 students, the Law School ensures a supportive atmosphere. LL.M. candidates take classes alongside J.D. students, allowing participants to fully engage in the community and plan their own coursework.

FAST FACTS, 2022-23

49
students enrolled in LL.M. and S.J.D. programs
15
countries represented
898
total J.D. enrollment
6.2:1
student-faculty ratio
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Meet 3 in the LL.M. Class

By maintaining a small and highly selective program, in which LL.M. students take classes alongside J.D. students, the Law School gives international attorneys the opportunity to fully engage in the school and Charlottesville communities. Among this year’s students are a former Taiwanese police officer and two Brazilian practitioners.

MEET THE GRADUATES

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Contact

Graduate Studies Office
@email / (434) 924-3154 / Fax: (434) 982-6682
Slaughter Hall Room 126A