DePaul's JD/LLM (Juris Doctor/Master of Laws) program gives students
an opportunity to intensively develop knowledge and practice skills in a
specific area of law, earning two degrees in only three years of study.
Students in the program may simultaneously earn a JD and an LLM, an
internationally recognized postgraduate law degree, in one of four areas
of concentration: Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law or Taxation. DePaul is one of only a few law schools in the nation to offer this accelerated joint degree option.
The JD/LLM program is designed to provide students with advanced
training through a personalized educational experience. Students learn
directly from and connect with faculty experts in their area of study
and are exposed to numerous networking opportunities with alumni and
practitioners in the field. Students also benefit from the programs
overall flexibility, including customized course schedules and the
option to enroll at any time during the JD program. Students may choose
to complete a masters thesis or enroll in an intensive writing course
to tailor their experience.
Admission
Students may apply for admission to the joint JD/LLM program at
the time of application to the College of Law (direct admission) or at
any time prior to the completion of the JD program.
Direct Admission
If applying for direct admission to the JD/LLM program, students
must indicate this selection on the JD application and submit the
required essay.
Applicants admitted directly to the JD/LLM program must achieve a
minimum GPA of 2.8 at the end of their first academic year. Students
who do not meet the minimum GPA will continue enrollment as a JD student
provided they meet the requirements of the program. Students may
reapply for admission to the JD/LLM program after raising their
cumulative GPA to 2.8 or higher.
Current JD Students
DePaul students already enrolled in the JD program may apply for
admission to the joint JD/LLM at any time prior to completion of the JD
degree.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 and submit
the joint JD/LLM Application Form and required essay indicating their
reason(s) for applying to the program. The application and essay should
be submitted to the Office of Admissions. Upon admission, the student will receive a letter of acceptance and the students program plan will be changed to JD/LLM.
JD students admitted to the joint JD/LLM in their final year, who
are unable to complete all program requirements within three years, may
enroll in an additional semester to complete the LLM. Students electing
to delay their anticipated JD degree conferral to complete the LLM will
not receive certification to sit for the bar examination until the end
of the semester in which they receive the JD/LLM degree.
A student who graduates from the JD program without having been
admitted to the joint JD/LLM program prior to graduation must apply for
traditional admission to the LLM program.
Download the JD/LLM Application for Current Students
Questions?
Please visit the LLM program pages for more information or to contact a program director.