Overview
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Master of Laws (LLM) Program draws upon the excellence in teaching and research at the best law school in Ohio and one of the best public law schools in the U.S. The LLM program is designed for foreign law graduates and foreign lawyers who wish to advance their legal education and careers in a stimulating academic environment.
The LLM program features a career-oriented curriculum with combined offerings of doctrinal courses in major legal practice areas and experiential learning courses. The program equips LLM candidates with essential lawyering skills and real-life work experience to meet the demand of the global legal market. LLM students also have the opportunity to sharpen their legal analysis, research, and writing skills through a broad array of seminar courses and participation in a number of journals.
A flexible degree, the LLM program allows students to design their curriculum that best suits their career goals. Students may select from over 100 courses in different areas of U.S., transnational and international law, and pursue a general curriculum or a specialized curriculum in six academic concentrations.
The LLM program also offers courses that foreign-trained lawyers are required to take to qualify to sit for the bar exams in the U.S., such as Ohio, New York, California, and Washington D.C.
LLM Student Spotlight
Vlera Rexha
Republic of Kosovo
Class of 2022
Vlera has always been passionate about advocating for others, which is what inspired her to pursue law school. She earned her LLB at the University of Prishtina and took an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) after attending an arbitration competition in Vienna, Austria. As a Fulbright Scholar, she was given a list of recommended institutions for graduate programs in law. When asked why she chose Moritz, she said, “I knew about Moritz previously and that it would be one of my first choices. I ended up going with Moritz because they have a great ADR program.” Vlera added that Moritz is exceeding her expectations. The professors, opportunities, and student community have all contributed to creating a learning environment conducive to personal and professional growth. She concluded, “There's not much diversity where I come from so that's also one thing, I was looking forward to experiencing. Coming to the U.S. and meeting people from all over the world has been incredible.” Her advice to future students is to capitalize on the resources and opportunities available within the LLM program to expand their professional network and to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of communities besides their own.