Graduate Studies
Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia School of Law is consistently ranked among the top 10 law schools in the United States.
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.
ABOUT UVA LAW
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.
Studying for an LL.M. or S.J.D.
Find out more about what life at UVA Law is like for students in the Graduate Studies Program.
MEET THE GRADUATES
Cosi Piehler
'19
”The small classes allow for a lot of discussion about legal questions in the broader societal context.”
Yumiao Wang
'20
“The excellent and available professors, the diverse and high-quality courses, and the cohesive and friendly atmosphere make everything worth it.”
Shafira Putri
'18
All of the school-sponsored lunches and dinners provide a different room for professors and students to interact, exchange thoughts and learn from each other. Combined with the allocation of office hours, the amount of dedication that UVA Law professors show for the students is top-notch.
Jose Beliz
'22
“Every LL.M. applicant has a deep desire to pursue a graduate program at an institution that stands out for its academic excellence, stunning campus and renowned reputation, which, hopefully, serves as a solid bridge toward future professional goals.”
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Contact
Graduate Studies Office
@email / (434) 924-3154 / Fax: (434) 982-6682
Slaughter Hall Room 126A