LLM In Practice Skills
The LLM in Practice Skills helps JD graduates meet increased demand for skills as an essential component of practicing law. Program participants will have the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in critical areas such as client interaction, document drafting, negotiating, litigating, and running a law firm.
Program courses either simulate or engage students directly in a real-world environment, with multiple opportunities for performance, feedback, and self-evaluation.
Curriculum & Degree Requirements
The LLM in Practice Skills involves a core of required courses in addition to a variety of electives. Students must earn a total of 24 units in qualifying skills courses. Students may transfer up to 8 qualifying units from their JD program upon approval of the program director. The program includes the following types of courses:
- Transactional Law classes such as Contracts Drafting
- Litigation classes such as California Pre-trial Preparation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution classes such as Negociation Theory and Skills
- Live Client clinics
The program is designed to take one academic year, but students often choose to extend the time of their studies.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will demonstrate:
- Competency in client interaction, including interviewing, counseling, and cultural competency;
- Competency in negotiation and conflict resolution;
- Competency in drafting either litigation or transactional documents; and
- Competency in the organization and management of legal work.
Admissions & Application Information
The application process to TJSL’s LLM program is simple and free. From eligibility, to application status, to important dates and deadlines, get all the information you need to be successful. Our Admissions staff is standing by to help you. Contact us at admissions@tjsl.edu if you need help at any point in the application process.
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Scholarships
Applicants to the LLM program in Practice Skills will be considered for scholarships up to 50% of tuition.