• have a strong interest in elder law or experience working in elder law or related fields is helpful but not required
• be proficient in the English language
• hold a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, or hold a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the appropriate authority in that country. 

• have a strong interest in elder law or experience working in elder law or related fields is helpful but not required
• be proficient in the English language
• hold a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, or hold a first law degree from a foreign law school approved by the appropriate authority in that country. 

Students in the Elder Law LL.M. program will complete these required courses:

• Aging and the Law
• Long-Term Care Planning
• Estate and Gift Tax Planning for the Elder Law Client
• Ethics in the Practice of Elder Law
• Guardianship and Alternatives
• Retirement Planning
• Select Topics in Elder Law

Students must take six credit hours of electives and may choose from the following courses:

• Tax for Elder Law Attorneys
• Disability Law
• Government and Private Health Benefits
• Issues in Elder Law Advocacy
• Law, Aging and Mental Health
• Veterans' Benefits

Students in the Elder Law LL.M. program will complete these required courses:

• Aging and the Law
• Long-Term Care Planning
• Estate and Gift Tax Planning for the Elder Law Client
• Ethics in the Practice of Elder Law
• Guardianship and Alternatives
• Retirement Planning
• Select Topics in Elder Law

Students must take six credit hours of electives and may choose from the following courses:

• Tax for Elder Law Attorneys
• Disability Law
• Government and Private Health Benefits
• Issues in Elder Law Advocacy
• Law, Aging and Mental Health
• Veterans' Benefits