Temple University

What you'll study

The LLM in US Law combines foundational doctrine with practical skills courses so you gain both substantive knowledge and lawyering experience. Core subjects typically cover US Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Torts and Property, together with advanced options such as Evidence, Business Associations, Intellectual Property, Taxation, Immigration Law and Administrative Law. The programme emphasises legal research and writing for the US system and offers clinics, externships and simulation courses that let you apply classroom learning to real client matters or courtroom practice.

Students customise their curriculum through elective choices and may be able to pursue specialised tracks or concentrations depending on course availability, for example in international business transactions, compliance and regulatory practice, or intellectual property. Assessment is usually by a combination of exams, written assignments, oral presentations and practical skills assessments.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a primary law degree from a recognised institution (for example an LLB or equivalent professional law qualification). The admissions process typically requires official academic transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement outlining professional and academic goals, and letters of recommendation.

International applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or approved institutional alternatives. The admissions committee considers the whole application, including professional experience and the applicant’s demonstrated readiness for graduate legal study in English.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue careers in a variety of settings where US legal knowledge is an advantage: international and US law firms, corporate legal departments, compliance and regulatory roles, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and consultancies. The LLM also supports those preparing for further academic study or teaching. Depending on prior qualifications and the courses taken while on the LLM, graduates may meet requirements to sit for certain US state bar examinations; prospective students should check state-specific rules and consult Temple’s career services for guidance.

Why study at Temple University

Temple’s Beasley School of Law is located in Philadelphia, offering direct access to a major legal market, federal and state courts, and diverse practice settings. The school emphasises experiential learning through clinics, externships and simulation courses, giving LLM students practical opportunities alongside doctrinal study. Temple provides tailored support for international students, including academic skills resources and a dedicated career services team that works with LLM candidates on networking, internships and job search strategies. The law school’s global alumni network and connections with local and international employers help graduates transition into practice or further study.