Professional LL.M. Program
**Please note: the Professional LL.M. Program was previously referred to as the Summer LL.M. Program.
Come to Berkeley Law and earn an LL.M. degree over two consecutive summers. Our Professional LL.M. Program is designed for lawyers educated outside the U.S.who want an internationally renowned Berkeley Law degree, but can’t leave professional commitments for an entire year.
Innovative, Accessible, and Comprehensive
An LL.M degree is often a necessity when dealing with international clients, and a Berkeley Law degree confers immediate credibility.- Choice of 10- or 13-week summer semesters allows students to maintain existing professional and personal commitments throughout the year.
- Courses are taught by world-renowned, full-time Berkeley Law faculty who are leaders in their fields.
- Flexible curriculum includes business law, intellectual property, and core U.S. law courses.
- Program gives students the opportunity to qualify for the California Bar Exam.
- Program exposes students to the practice of law in the U.S. through a speaker series led by top U.S. attorneys.
Business Law Certificate
- LL.M. students who specialize in business law can earn a Business Law Certificate, in addition to an LL.M. degree.
- Courses include Contracts, Business Associations, Securities Regulation, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Antitrust.
Superior Education in an Incomparable Setting
Explore endless possibilities for academic and cultural enrichment.
- Access the academic resources of the world-renowned University of California, Berkeley.
- Experience the dynamic legal, business, and high tech communities of the East Bay, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.
- Enjoy the cosmopolitan and vibrant San Francisco Bay Area and the spectacular natural beauty of Northern California.
Meet Our Professional LL.M. Students
Hear about the Professional LL.M. experience from interviews with our very own students.
