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It is anticipated that most LL.M. candidates will spend two semesters and the equivalent of one summer -- a total of 12 months -- in completing the program, but some candidates may be in residence for a longer or shorter period. Candidates are expected to complete their theses by September 1 of the year in which they complete their required course work. Extensions beyond December 31 will not be granted. The formal academic year usually begins the second or third week of August. However, foreign students will be enrolled in a mandatory three-week program in American Law, and Research and Legal Writing, beginning approximately July 14. All candidates will be expected to spend their full time on study and research activities while enrolled at the James E. Rogers College of Law. The approximate tuition costs for the 2004-2005 academic year are $12,604.00 for Arizona residents and $21,597.00 for nonresidents. In addition, students are required to purchase university supplied health insurance at an annual cost of approximately $1,171.00 (student only). Single students should budget approximately $1,800.00-$2,000.00 per month for room, board, books and incidental expenses. The summer session fees and living expenses will be approximately $2,500.00 per student, including health insurance. Limited scholarship assistance for tuition and fees is available, and should be requested by completing the financial aid form.

There is no guarantee that a graduate of the program will be eligible for or will pass the bar examination in any state, and the LL.M. program is not primarily intended to prepare candidates for that examination. Currently, foreign lawyers with American LL.M. degrees may normally sit for the bar in California, New York, Illinois and a few other states (not, unfortunately, in Arizona).

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