Pursue your master of laws (LLM) or doctor of juridical science (SJD) degree through Widener's Delaware Law School.
Master of Laws (LLM)
Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD)
Varies by program
LLM: As little as 1 year
SJD: 3 years
Through Widener's master of laws (LLM) or doctor of juridical science (SJD) degree program, lawyers like you will gain valuable expertise that will bring your career goals within reach.
Whether you want to unlock next-level knowledge of your current specialized area of law, develop a new area of legal expertise, or make meaningful contributions to legal research and scholarship, you'll forge your path to success here.
The master of laws (LLM) program is designed for attorneys from the United States and abroad who seek in-depth training in their current specialized area of practice—or those who want to develop a new area of legal expertise. Concentrations include corporate law & finance, human rights & dignity law, and American legal studies.
When you study on campus, you have access to on-campus housing, involvement in student clubs, and opportunities to visit local courthouses and government offices.
Applicants with a U.S. juris doctor (JD) degree must be a graduate of an ABA-approved law school juris doctor program.
As a student in the online general master of laws (LLM) program, you'll explore the role of in-house counsel, the corporate compliance office, the elements of compliance, risk assessment, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, codes of conduct, crisis management, corporate integrity agreements, deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements, and corporate social responsibility. You'll also learn the basic regulatory framework and will be trained in the skills that are essential for any compliance professional.
Foreign-trained attorneys are required to take Introduction to Law and Critical Legal Analysis & Writing. A juris doctor (JD) degree or a first degree in law from an academically qualified non-U.S. law school is required. Applicants with a U.S. juris doctor degree must be a graduate of an ABA-approved law school juris doctor program.
The doctor of juridical science (SJD) program—awarding the highest level of law degree—is a critical step for professionals who have already earned a JD and LLM and want to serve as a legal scholar in their chosen area of study.
You can specialize your SJD in corporate & business law or health law, or pursue a general pathway to focus on a research area specific to your interests. You'll spend the first two years of the program on campus, engaging in research- and writing-intensive courses and shaping your dissertation. During the program's third and final year, you can continue your research off campus as you complete the dissertation process. Throughout the program, you'll receive mentorship and guidance from your dissertation supervisor.
Our faculty are known as leading experts in their fields. Here, you’ll get to know them as trusted mentors, too. They’ll guide you as you develop into a highly skilled writer, researcher, and legal scholar. And, when you graduate, they will become the cornerstone of your professional network.
This community has a shared mission—we’re committed to your success. Throughout your academic journey, you’ll share the experience with driven peers, learn from accomplished faculty, and partner with our career development office to achieve your goals. As a Delaware Law graduate, you’ll join an active network of alumni who are eager to connect.
4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803