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Matriculation -- it is anticipated that most LL.M. candidates will spend two semesters completing the program, but a candidate's stay in Tucson may range between 10-15 months.
Thesis -- Candidates are expected to complete their thesis/substantial paper by the end of the second term of their program. A maximum of three term extensions may be granted--requiring 1-3 units of enrollment (3 in spring/fall, 1 in summer).
Program start -- The formal academic year begins in the second or third week of August. However, foreign students arrive two weeks in advance of Fall term to participate in the UA International Student Orientation, and the Law College's orientation program. All LLM and SJD candidates will be expected to spend their full time on study and research activities while enrolled at the James E. Rogers College of Law.
Cost -- The tuition costs can be viewed at the UA Bursar's website, using the Tuition & Fees calculator (on the left side). Costs are approximately $13,000 per term for Arizona residents and $21,000 per term for nonresidents. In addition, foreign students are required to purchase health insurance costing approximately $1,800 (student only). Single students should budget approximately $2,000 - $2,500 per month for room, board, books and incidental expenses.
Financial Guarantee -- Students requiring an F1 or J1 visa must supply a financial guarantee covering the tuition and living expense amounts, adding additional amounts if planning to bring their family. Click Here for UA Graduate College information.
Scholarships -- financial assistance for tuition and fees is available, and should be requested by completing the scholarship request form. Scholarship awards range between $2,000 and $10,000 per student and are applied in equal parts to the Fall and Spring terms. These program awards reduce only full-time tuition/fees and will not apply to living expenses, and full tuition waivers are not available for any candidate. We strongly recommend those pursuing full tuition waivers consider alternative funding sources such as the U.S. government (Fulbright, IREX, etc.), their home country's government, or related industry.
The State Bar -- 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 intended to prepare candidates for that examination. Currently, foreign lawyers with American LL.M. degrees may sit for the Bar in California and New York (unfortunately, LL.M. graduates are not eligible to sit for the Arizona Bar).
Updated: 02/01/2012