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Programs of Study, 1997-1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
LAW
(updated April 5, 1998, shm)
Dean of the College: Thomas Mengler
Director of Graduate and International Legal Studies: Janet Murphy
Correspondence and Information:
Office of Graduate and International Legal Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
106 Law Building
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-6066.
E-mail: llm@law.uiuc.edu
URL: http://www.law.uiuc.edu
Prospective students may contact: Ann Perry at (217) 333-6066 or E-mail: llm@law.uiuc.edu
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: F. A. Boyle, J. D. Colombo, W. J. Davey, D. A. Dripps, M. W. Finkin, E. T. Freyfogle, O. F. Harris, R. L. Kaplan, K. Kinports, A. Leipold, P. B. Maggs, J. H. McCord, T. M. Mengler, J. E. Nowak, J. E. Pfander, L. A. Reynolds, R. F. Rich, S. F. Ross, R. D. Rotunda, E. W. Shoben, C. J. Tabb, N.W. Tarr, C.T. Terry, T. S. Ulen
Associate Professors: E. Deason, P. J. McConnaughay
Assistant Professors: C. Ball, E. Cavendish, E. Franklin, R. Korobkin, D. Meyer, D. Roithmayr, C. A. Williams
Emeritus Professors: J. E. Cribbet, G. T. Frampton, H. D. Krause, W. R. LaFave, R. Reisner, V. J. Stone
PROGRAMS OF GRADUATE STUDY
Programs of graduate study in law are designed for law graduates who wish to pursue advanced study and conduct independent research under the direction of the College of Law faculty. Two advanced degrees are conferred by the College of Law. The principal post-J.D. degree conferred by the College of Law is the LL.M. degree; in rare circumstances, the doctor of the science of law (J.S.D.) is conferred. Overall coordination of the graduate program is the responsibility of the director of the Office of Graduate and International Studies, and individual inquiries should be addressed to this office.
ADMISSION
The Graduate College admission requirements apply. In addition, the TOEFL requirement is 600. Students are not required to take the general Graduate Record Examination. Students are admitted on an individual basis according to a review of their prior accomplishments with an emphasis on academic achievement. Admission is made during the fall semester only.
MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.)
The master of laws (LL.M.) degree is open to both graduates of U.S. law schools and applicants whose prior law study was concluded in a foreign country. Non-U.S. applicants are eligible for admission if they have met the requirements to practice law in their home country.
Degree Requirements: The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree requires the completion of eight units of credit. All candidates are required to take Introduction to U.S. Law, a one unit course. The remaining seven units will be selected by the candidate from any College of Law courses.
For candidates from non-common law backgrounds, credit from dissertation or thesis work generally may not be applied toward the LL.M. degree.
Generally if the candidate has a degree in law from a common law country, four units of credit must be achieved by the writing of a dissertation or thesis.
Variations from these requirements require advance approval from the College of Law and, in some instances, from the University. Petition forms are available from the Graduate Office.
DOCTOR OF THE SCIENCE OF LAW (J.S.D.)
No applicant will be admitted to J.S.D. candidacy until he or she has completed a master's degree in law at the University of Illinois. The decision to admit will be based on an outstanding level of performance in courses taken during the period in residence as well as a demonstrated ability in independent research and writing.
The requirements for the J.S.D. degree consist of the preparation of a dissertation of publishable quality and a program of study prescribed by the Committee on Graduate and International Legal Studies. This program of study includes, as an essential element, research and writing under faculty supervision in areas related to the candidates J.S.D. thesis. In addition, candidates will generally be required to take those courses and seminars from among the College of Law course offerings that relate to the candidate's dissertation topic and to pass an oral examination in defense of the dissertation before a doctoral committee of the faculty specifically convened for that purpose.
FINANCIAL AID
Applicants to the College of Law graduate programs are welcome to apply for scholarship assistance. Scholarships typically go to applicants with a combination of excellent academic and professional credentials and proven financial need. Usually awards do not exceed part or all of tuition and rarely cover living expenses.
Each year a number of scholarships are awarded to exceptionally qualified applicants, but there are always more qualified applicants than there are funds available. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to explore alternative sources of funding.
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