Online LLM in American Legal Studies
Required Courses and Credit Hours
The Online LL.M. in American Legal Studies requires the completion of 25 credits. (Students seeking to qualify for the District of Columbia Bar Exam should plan on taking 28 credits during their program of study.) All courses are offered in a 100 percent asynchronous format. Each course contains optional synchronous elements that provide students opportunities to interact directly with faculty and classmates. Most students complete the program on a part-time pace in 4 semesters and will enroll in 5-7 credit hours per semester. Students should plan to take courses in the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Required * and Recommended Courses
Legal Writing & Research* (2 credits)
Professional Responsibility* (2 credits)
Business Associations (3 credits)
Civil Procedure (3 credits)
Contracts (3 credits)
Criminal Law (3 credits)
Evidence (3 credits)
Property (3 credits)
Torts (3 credits)
U.S. Constitutional Law (3 credits)
Grading Policies
Online LL.M. Degree candidates must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to earn the LL.M. Degree. Please refer to the Law School’s grading policy page to review all pertinent policies and grading options.
Learning Management System (Blackboard) and Class Structure
All professors in the Online LL.M. Program use an online learning platform called Blackboard. There, professors post information about the courses such as the syllabus, course documents, and other relevant information. Each course in the Online LL.M. Program is specifically designed for and limited to online students.
Once you log on to Blackboard with your W&M user ID and password, you will see the courses in which you are enrolled. Click the course name to navigate to the specific information for that course, including any course-specific requirements identified in the syllabus.
Exams are held at the end of each session (Session A and Session B). Exams may consist of essays, multiple choice questions, or a combination of both. Your professor will provide details regarding the exam format.
