Which degree is right for me?
LLM degreeApplicants to the LLM program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a JD degree from a law school prior to matriculation in the LLM program. International applicants must hold a baccalaureate law degree from a foreign law faculty prior to matriculation in the LLM program.
The LLM degree program enables practicing attorneys to experience financial, career and personal success by earning the mark of distinction of the Master of Laws degree. Only a very small percentage of the world's lawyers distinguish themselves with a proven academic record of subject expertise.
The LLM provides lawyers from outside the United States with valuable experience in the American legal system. For many graduates, this advanced degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center has propelled them into global careers as leaders in law, business, and government.
Master degree
Applicants to the Master program must hold a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation in the Master program. The interdisciplinary Master degree for non-lawyers focuses on the acquisition of both substantive knowledge and practical skills through innovative academic courses and internships with corporations, law firms and governmental agencies.
The Master degree provides graduate-level academic experience to business executives, technology managers, administrators, patent and trademark practitioners, diplomats, human rights workers, and international policing specialists.
Both the LLM and Master degrees are offered in three concentrations:
The Diploma certificate is offered in two concentrations:Intellectual Property and Commerce & Technology.
