Costs

Matriculation -- 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 a candidate's stay in Tucsonmay range between 10-15 months.

Thesis -- Candidates are expected to complete their theses by June 1 of the year in which they complete their required course work.  A summer extension may be granted--requiring one unit of enrollment, and extension into fall will require 3 units of enrollment.  Extensions beyond December 31 will not be granted.

Summer --  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 in mid-July. 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.

Cost -- The tuition costs for the 2007-2008 academic year are approximately $19,000 for Arizona residents and $30,200 for nonresidents. In addition, students are required to purchase university supplied health insurance at an annual cost of approximately $1,600 (student only). Single students should budget approximately $1,600.00-$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.

Financial Guarantee -- Students must supply a financial guarantee in the amount of $ 52,300, adding an additional $ 5,000 for a spouse, and $ 3,000 per child if planning to bring their family.  Financial certification is required for visa purposes.

Scholarships -- financial assistance for tuition and fees is available, and should be requested by completing the scholarship request form.   Scholarships waive the out-of-state portion of the tuition/fees and are applied in equal parts to the Fall and Spring terms.  No aid is available for summer enrollment.
 
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, most LL.M. graduates are not eligible to sit for the Arizona Bar).