LL.M. in Foundations of American Law
Build Upon Your Knowledge of the U.S. Legal System
The Master of Laws in Foundations of American Law program is limited to graduates or current students of Handong International Law School (HILS) or other HILS-registered international students. You will enjoy a rigorous academic experience focused on subjects typically tested on American bar exams. Courses generally address topics tested on the Uniform Bar Examination* and are presented from a Christian worldview. Students are responsible for meeting jurisdiction of interest admission requirements. For those not associated with HILS but interested in American law, check out Regent’s LL.M. in American Legal Studies.
Expand Your Focus
Develop a specialization in American law and be challenged to excel in this area of interest.
Benefits of Earning Your LL.M.
Get the credentials you need to advance your legal career while refining your English proficiency and networking with legal professionals.
Learn from Internationally Recognized Professors
Be mentored by faculty members from some of the United States’ finest schools, including Harvard, Yale, Duke, and the University of Virginia.
*Students are responsible to research bar requirements for their jurisdiction. Requirements may change at any time, so continue to check with your jurisdiction until graduation. Access the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, which offers annually updated details on bar admission criteria for all U.S. jurisdictions and includes a directory of state bar admission agencies.
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Phone: 757.352.4584
Toll-Free: 877.267.5072
On completing the LL.M. in Foundations of American Law program, you can:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of law in the United States.
- Analyze the influences of law, policy, and government around the globe.
- Research and provide persuasive written and oral legal arguments.
- Apply principles of American law and legal reasoning.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate Law
- Nonprofit Law
- Private Practice
- International Advocacy Administration
- Consulting
| Code | Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code: LAW 511 | Foundations of Law | Credits: 2 | Jurisprudential survey of the foundations of law, including the development of higher and natural law theories, the influence of higher and natural law and Christian principles on the development of Anglo-American law, and the rise and influence of modern legal philosophies. |
| Code: LAW 521 | Contracts I | Credits: 3 | History and development of the common law of contracts; transactions in goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code; the principles controlling the formation and enforcement of contracts, including offer, acceptance, and consideration. |
| Code: LAW 541 | Torts I | Credits: 2 | Civil liability resulting from breach of duties arising from common law as distinguished from duties imposed by contract or criminal law, focusing especially on intentional torts. |
| Code: LAW 552 | Legal Analysis, Research & Writing I | Credits: 3 | Introduction to the law library and to the use of the full range of source materials available to lawyers and judges in the practice of law. Complete written projects designed to develop legal writing and research skills necessary for the practice of law. |
| Code: LAW 561 | Property I | Credits: 3 | The nature of personal and real property, including principles of property acquisition, rights, and ownership; and the law governing the transfer of personal property by gift or sale, estates in land and future interests, concurrent estates, and leaseholds. |
Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.