Resetting the Clock for International Students: A Call for the ABA to Establish Standards for LL.M. Students and for Law Schools to Rethink Their LL.M. Curricula

Created for international lawyers seeking American credentials, LL.M. programs have proliferated, filling a need in an increasingly global market. With few regulatory requirements, and an existing academic infrastructure in place, American law schools have opened their doors to lucrative LL.M. programs. As a result, law schools are eager to welcome international students.