The University of California Berkeley Law school offers an LLM degree with four track options. This degree is designed for foreign lawyers preparing to practice on a global level. They can choose from 4-different study options, including 2 summers-in-residence (Professional), 2 online semesters with 1 summer in residence (Hybrid), 1 academic year in residence (Traditional), or 1 academic year in residence plus research (Thesis). Each track is designed to be flexible for each student’s needs and career goals. Students will learn about US law, as well as a specialization area of their choice, including Human Rights. Students in the Human Rights focus area can participate in the International Human Rights Clinic or the Human Rights Center. Through the clinic, students can get hands-on practical experience. At the Center, students can conduct research and develop training methods. The Center also makes policy recommendations and gives tools and resources to professionals in the human rights field.
Costs vary for each track of study. The Professional Track costs a total of $58,907.50 for the entire program, not including additional expenses. The Hybrid Track costs a total of $60,345 for the entire program, not including additional expenses. The Traditional Track and Thesis Track also cost $60,345 in tuition for the academic year. Berkeley offers various scholarships for LLM, including the potential for a matching scholarship for any aid offered by other LLM programs. Berkeley does not offer any additional aid after acceptance into the program, so they highly encourage students to get their financial resources in order before program starts.
