Global Financial Regulation LLM
Degree Awarded: Master of Laws (LLM)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 32.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 22.0205
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 23-1011
About the Program
The LLM degree is designed experienced for domestic and international attorneys who are looking for advanced skills in legal regulatory analysis and policy pertinent to their practices. As the world continues to become more globalized and the business of banking and finance becomes increasingly regulated both domestically and abroad, legal employers including retail banks, investment firms, government agencies and law firms seek lawyers with deeper understanding of the complex interaction between these regulations and the industry to better serve their clients or business interests. LLM students must hold a JD or its international equivalent. This degree is not designed to prepare students for any Bar Exam.
This program is offered fully online with no in-person or on-campus requirements.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Global Financial Regulation LL.M website.
Admission Requirements
Domestic students must have earned a JD from an ABA accredited law school.
International students must have an earned Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or its equivalent. Admissions will be based on applicant grades from their prior institutions. No entry exam is required, except that students who have completed their first law degree program in a language other than English will be required to have a minimum score on the TOEFL or a comparable exam.
Required Documents
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- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Essay of approximately 500 words
- Can be a personal statement outlining personal and/or professional goals you hope to achieve through the program, or on another topic that showcases your writing skills
- Resume
- Quality and quantity of professional experience will be evaluated.
- Standardized test score reports (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) can be submitted, but are not required.
- Additional requirements for international students
- International students must have an earned Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or its equivalent. Admissions will be based on grades from prior institutions. No entry exam is required; however, those who have completed their first law degree program in a language other than English will be required to have a minimum score on the TOEFL or a comparable exam.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
| LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
Foreign-trained students may also be required to complete one or more of the following: | ||
| Introduction to the Legal System | ||
| Legal Research and Analysis | ||
| Electives * | 24.0 | |
Select from the list below. | ||
| Ethics and Professional Standards | ||
| Compliance Communications | ||
| Foundations of Financial Regulation | ||
| Legal Regulation of Global Financial Crimes | ||
| Legal Regulation of Investment Advisers | ||
| Legal Regulation of Investment Companies | ||
| Broker/Dealer Regulation | ||
| Banking Law | ||
| Information Privacy Law | ||
| The Law and Strategies Surrounding Cybersecurity | ||
| European Union Data Privacy and Protection | ||
| Thesis I –Scholarly Legal Writing: Planning and Preparation | ||
| Thesis II – Scholarly Legal Writing: Writing, Refining, and Presentation | ||
| Total Credits | 32.0 | |
- *
Substitutions can be made upon approval.
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year (Part-Time) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
| Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter | ||
| LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
| Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| Electives | 8.0 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year (Part-Time) | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Winter | ||
| Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Program Level Outcomes
- Evaluate legal compliance systems including auditing and monitoring processes in financial institutions.
- Identify key approaches to managing legal risk in financial institutions.
- Understand broad legal and regulatory principles that govern the financial services industry with particular focus on the sale of securities.
- Understand the interrelationship between different branches of the financial services industry and their individual regulatory frameworks.
- Know the role and function of federal and state regulatory bodies with respect to investment companies, investment advisors, broker/dealers and banks.