University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

Pacific McGeorge offers graduate programs for both domestically trained attorneys and foreign trained attorneys. Whether you seek an advanced legal program focusing on U.S. Law, Public Policy, Transnational Business or Water Resources, Pacific McGeorge is the right place for you.

LL.M. Programs

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Who will I learn from?

Pacific McGeorge's distinguished faculty and adjuncts offer our students a wide range of expertise. 
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Who will I learn with?

Learn about law and build networks with students from all over the world. Share classes with J.D. students who are already working on various institutions.
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What will I be prepared for?

An LL.M. from Pacific McGeorge will prepare you for bar exam eligibility, job placement or further pursuit of legal studies.

Pacific McGeorge Programs

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Pacific McGeorge offers graduate programs for both domestically trained attorneys and foreign trained attorneys.

LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice

The LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice trains lawyers to practice in the field ofinternational business law. Whether trained in civil or common law, an LL.M. in Transnational Business Practice from Pacific McGeorge further prepares lawyers for a career in the global economy.


Students have the choice between two tracks:


  • LL.M. Transnational Business Practice: Two semesters (full-time) or three/four semesters (part-time) of study on the Pacific McGeorge Campus (more here).

  • LL.M. Transnational Business Practice with Internship:  One semester of study on the Pacific McGeorge Campus and the opportunity to participate in a 12-week internship with an international law firm (more here).

One of the program highlights is that our students gain access to the Pacific McGeorge Global Center for Business & Development, which stands at the interface between the global economy and the legal profession. 

The program offers many other highlights such as: 

  • Getting real practical experience
  • Enjoying classes with J.D. students
  • Benefiting from faculty expertise in the International Law field
  • Working with the Director of Graduate & International Programs to tailor your course selection to meet your career goals
  • Having access to Pacific McGeorge's broad base of alumni who work in international law firms in more than 40 countries
  • Joining a community of law students studying on the Pacific McGeorge campus, and receive special assistance in adjusting to student life in the United States
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LL.M. in U.S. Law & Policy

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Pacific McGeorge offers a unique program leading to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in U.S. Law or in Public Law & Policy.

The track involves one-year (two semesters) to two-year (three or four semesters) courses of study.

U.S. Law Track


The U.S. Law track is specifically designed for lawyers or law graduates with a law degree granted from schools in their home country who seek a general introduction to the United States law and valuable insights as to how attorneys are trained in the United States.

Highlights of this track include : 

  • Experiencing courses with J.D. students allowing direct observation of American lawyer training

  • Receiving assistance to tailor your course of study to qualify to take the Bar exam

  • Obtaining special assistance in adjusting to student life in the United States

  • Studying the foundation of American law to be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of U.S. law to employees and clients

  • Having access to Pacific McGeorge's broad base of alumni from all over the world


More here.
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The LLM program at McGeorge was an amazing experience. Despite the fact that I met highly intelligent people that helped me to figure out my future way and still remain my friends, the LLM program also provided me with huge amount of knowledge, that I wouldn’t find otherwise.

Margarita Vladimirova, ’12, Ph.D. Student at the Samara State University of Economics – Mediator

LL.M. in Water Resources Law

This LL.M. will prepare you to serve the diverse needs of businesses and developers, farmers and ranchers, non-profit organizations, and public agencies at every level from local to international.

The Water Resources Law graduate program emphasizes interdisciplinary natural resources classes; simulations and case studies; a robust field placement experience; and advanced substantive law course work. The combination of natural resources science, technology and economics, with strong legal coursework and hands-on training, makes this program unique among other natural resources law graduate degrees.


Both tracks of the LL.M. in Water Resources Law involve one-year (two semesters) to two-year (three or four semesters) courses of study

  • U.S. Law Track: This track focuses on issues affecting the United States. It is designed for students with a law degree to gain expertise in this growing field of environmental and natural resources law (see here).

  • International Track : For law graduates interested in pursuing careers in government, non-governmental organizations or private law firms dealing with international water issues. This program focuses on the unique laws, policies and political dynamics as it applies to water- courses that are shared by two or more nations (see here).

  • Fast Track: This accelerated program is available to Pacific McGeorge J.D. students for both the U.S. Law Track and International Track of the Water Resources Law LL.M. degree (see here).

Highlights of the program include: 

  • Experiencing first-hand observation and participation in solving complex relevant real issues
  • Enjoying small classes sizes
  • Taking advantage of our mentoring and career development resources
  • Obtaining special assistance with course selection and class success
  • Receiving help in adjusting to student life in the United States
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