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LL.M. Degree Requirements
The LL.M. is a post-graduate degree. LL.M. is Latin for Legum Magister or Legum Magistra (feminine), meaning Master of Laws. The double "L" connotes the plural abbreviation of the word legum, the possessive plural form of the Latin word for a law, lex. In the plural form, legum, refers to a body of laws.
To earn the LL.M. degree in American Law for Foreign Lawyers, students must successfully complete twenty-four units of credit (two semesters' study) in residence at the Florida State University College of Law. LL.M. students must also complete a non-credit, one-week orientation prior to the beginning of fall semester. There are no other required courses. Students may satisfy their course requirements over the two semesters by choosing courses and seminars from among those offered in the J.D. program.
An LL.M. thesis is not required for the degree. Students who demonstrate outstanding writing and research ability may, however, have the opportunity to take a 3-credit Directed Individual Study. Upon successful completion of this substantial research project, the International Programs Committee may designate qualified papers as an LL.M. thesis.