{"page_header":"Pre-LLM  Program","top_image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/img_2548-2.jpg","page_intro":"<div style=\"float: left; width: 62%;\">\r\n<h1>Prepare for an LLM by attending Delaware Law. The curriculum is available for foreign students and American residents who received their legal training abroad.<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 33%; padding: 5px;\"><br \/><br \/> <a href=\"ipl:\/\/580\/\/W10=\"><img src=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/medium_llmapplybutton600px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a><\/div>","page_content":"<p>The 6-week Pre-LLM Program provides academic preparation for non-native speakers of English prior to starting an LLM degree at Delaware Law School. This program provides an introduction to legal education in the United States.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Pre-LLM Program Curriculum<\/h3>\r\n<h5>Legal English<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Enhance language and communication skills<\/li>\r\n<li>Familiarize with legal terms, spelling, definitions and reading strategies<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Foundations of US Government<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Study origins, developments and structure of American government<\/li>\r\n<li>Topics include constitutional framework, federalism and policy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Oral Presentations for Foreign Trained Attorneys<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Develop oral presentations skills to communicate in English<\/li>\r\n<li>Develop Speaking &amp; Active Listening skills<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Legal Writing<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Develop English writing skills necessary to success in an LLM program<\/li>\r\n<li>Proper grammar will be a focus<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Pre-LLM Program Overview<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Tuition:<\/strong> $4,500<br \/> <strong>Admission Requirements:<\/strong> Application, transcripts, resume, personal statement, English Language requirement: TOEFL or IELTS required<br \/> <strong>Application Fee<\/strong>: $60<br \/> <strong>Campus Housing:<\/strong> $950 -$1,100* (*Housing costs may change)<br \/> <strong>Hours of Instruction:<\/strong> 25 instructional hours per week<br \/> <strong>Admission Cycles:<\/strong> Fall, Spring, Summer<br \/> <strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 6 weeks<br \/> <strong>Program Dates:<\/strong><br \/> November 1 &ndash; December 16, 2016<br \/> April 10 &ndash; May 19, 2017<br \/> June 29 &ndash; August 11, 2017<\/p>\r\n<h3>Prepare for one of Delaware Law&rsquo;s Master of Laws (LLM) Programs<\/h3>\r\n<h5>Seated LLM:<\/h5>\r\n<p>Corporate Law &amp; Finance<br \/> Criminal Law<br \/> American Legal System<br \/> International &amp; Business Law<\/p>\r\n<h5>Online LLM:<\/h5>\r\n<p>Corporate &amp; Business Law<br \/> Health Law<br \/> Health Law Regulatory Analysis &amp; Compliance<br \/> Corporate Law Regulatory Analysis &amp; Compliance<br \/> Higher Education Compliance<br \/> Global Compliance &amp; Ethics<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><img src=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/whychoosedelawarelaw850px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"&quot;95%\" \/><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h5>Pre-LLM Course Descriptions<\/h5>\r\n<p>Please contact the Graduate Programs office at <a href=\"mailto:DelawareLawGradPrograms@widener.edu\">DelawareLawGradPrograms@widener.edu<\/a> to request a copy of the Pre-LLM course descriptions.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Admissions Requirements<\/h5>\r\n<p>Learn about our <a href=\"ipl:\/\/580\/\/W10=\">admission requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more information, contact our <a href=\"ipl:\/\/120\/\/W10=\">Graduate Programs Office<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"ipl:\/\/580\/\/W10=\">APPLY NOW!<\/a><\/h3>","callouts":[],"callouts_visual":[],"page_fact_display":""}