Your Gateway to U.S. Law and Practice
Located in Baton Rouge, along the banks of the Mississippi River, Louisiana State University Law Center is a national and international hub for teaching, research, and public service in all aspects of the law. Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. It is two flights away from major global cities and a 90-minute drive to New Orleans.
LSU Law offers a firm foundation in American law and boasts the only law school in the nation that has a fully integrated common law and civil law legal education. When combined with a comparative law focus, LL.M. graduates leave LSU with a truly global legal education and the skills needed in today’s competitive legal market.
Why Choose LSU Law? 
- A rigorous yet personable learning environment
- Individualized advising
- Full integration with J.D. students
- Monitored internships and experiential learning
- Opportunity to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months post-completion of the LL.M.
- Eligibility to sit for the Bar Exam (New York and other states)
- Generous merit-based scholarship opportunities
- Affordable housing and reasonable cost of living
- Louisiana’s unique and vibrant culture
- Home of a giant stadium and top sports teams
Best Value American LLM Program
- While the maximum price is around $40,000, tuition and fees can be as low as $15,000 with merit-based financial aid, making our LL.M. program one of the most affordable in the United States.
- Very high bar-passage rate.
Our LL.M. application for the academic year 2026-2027 begins on November 1, 2025. The application period will close on March 1, 2026.
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