Hofstra Law offers three distinct LL.M. programs providing advanced education in specific areas of the law: Family Law, International Law, and American Legal Studies.

Family Law

The Family Law LL.M. program builds on Hofstra’s excellent national reputation for dynamic family law programs. The curriculum is driven by the reality that family courts incorporate a wide variety of dispute resolution procedures and are populated by professionals from multiple disciplines. Students have the opportunity to undertake a specialized program in advanced family law, combining research, skills development, policy analysis, and traditional classroom instruction. | more |

International Law

The concentration in International Law allows LL.M. candidates to take advantage of Hofstra's substantial international law and intellectually diverse law faculty. This concentration will especially help those interested in the dynamic field of international business law and is intended to appeal to candidates with law degrees from foreign institutions. The program offers an introduction to U.S. law as well as an enhanced understanding of international legal issues. Clinics, externships, and moot court opportunities also provide additional avenues to explore law in a global context. | more |

American Legal Studies

The concentration in American Legal Studies is designed for foreign law graduates who seek general training in U.S. law and practice. This degree is particularly valuable to those who seek to work in U.S. or international law firms with U.S. clients, international corporations, or in government service. This degree is also beneficial for those who are interested in applying to take the New York State Bar Examination. | more |