{"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":"<ul>\r\n<li>The Pre-LLM Program enhances legal English and law school skills<\/li>\r\n<li>Allows completion of the 24-credit Pre-LLM Program over two semesters through assessment-based learning.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students may begin the Pre-LLM in August or January.<\/li>\r\n<li>Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for admission into one of Delaware Law&rsquo;s LLM Programs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Program Requirements<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>All courses in the Pre-LLM Program will have assessment-based learning integrated throughout the coursework.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students will collaborate with faculty in an enriched environment for a successful transition into one of Delaware Law&rsquo;s LLM Programs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Program Costs<\/h5>\r\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"ipl:\/\/119\/\/W10=\">Cost of Attendance page<\/a> for tuition rates and other fees. Students must have money to cover living expenses such as rent, food, books, health insurance, and other costs, and fund their travel to Delaware. We recommend that students budget $50,000 if they wish to complete the program in one academic year.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Course Requirements<\/h5>\r\n<p><strong>First Semester (12 credits)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>LBR 401 Academic Skills for Graduate Studies (1 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 405 Legal Terminology (2 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 410 Legal Culture, Communications &amp; Ethics (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 420 Introduction to American Law &amp; Government (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 430 Legal Writing I (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Second Semester (12 credits)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>LBR 510 Legal Research (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 511 Persuasive Advocacy (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 520 Business Law &amp; the Legal Environment (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<li>LBR 530 Legal Writing II (3 credits)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\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":""}