Law School Graduate & International Programs

Temple University School of Law offers an impressive array of graduate and international programs that enrich an already outstanding J.D. curriculum. Temple was one of the first law schools in the United States to offer such specialized graduate study, and our programs boast a strong track record and solid history. Whatever your interest, we invite you to consider which of Temple's programs can help you meet your professional and academic goals.

Please also view our Flash Video! and Temple International Law Programs brochure (PDF file).

See our full array of Graduate Degree Programs below:

Please also view our Temple International Law Programs brochure (PDF file) as well as the first edition of Temple Esq. International.

See our full array of Graduate Degree Programs below:

• LL.M. for Foreign Lawyers: Established in 1973, Temple's LL.M. program has become a leader in providing legal education to international lawyers. The general LL.M. program is grounded in principles of U.S. and international law, and students are challenged by taking beginning and upper division courses with J.D. students. Separate coursework on legal research and writing for international students is also included as part of the core curriculum.

• LL.M. in U.S. and International Law in Beijing, China: In 1999, Temple started the first U.S. LL.M. degree program to be offered and accredited in the People's Republic of China. In conjunction with Tsinghua University School of Law in Beijing, Temple offers a broad curriculum similar to its Philadelphia-based LL.M. program for international lawyers. Since its inception, over 160 lawyers have graduated from this program, many of whom are from and continue to work in the People's Republic of China.
   
• LL.M. in Transnational Law: The Transnational LL.M. is designed for recent law school graduates who wish to specialize in international law, and for established attorneys who wish to develop or expand an international legal practice. Students may complete coursework at any of the Temple campuses, including Philadelphia, Tokyo, and Rome.

• LL.M. in Taxation: For over 30 years, Temple's internationally known tax program has offered a strong foundation in the basics of tax law as well as an opportunity to develop expertise in highly specialized areas of taxation such as estate planning, employee benefits, and international tax. This program is open to students who have completed their J.D. in the United States or have completed their first law degree in their home country. 
   
• LL.M. in Trial Advocacy: For the past six years, Temple has been ranked in the top five by U.S. News and World Report in trial advocacy. The LL.M. in trial advocacy, started in 1992, is designed to assist lawyers with some courtroom experience to enhance courtroom practice techniques and become more effective in litigation techniques.
   
• S.J.D.: Students with a J.D. or LL.M. from a U.S. law school (or a masters of law from their home country) may wish to earn an internationally-recognized Ph.D. equivalent in law. Temple's S.J.D. program is designed to assist those who have a particular interest in legal scholarship and teaching. 

 Semester Study Abroad

• Spring Semester in Tokyo, Japan: Temple offers the only A.B.A.-accredited semester study abroad program in Asia for law students. Students from any A.B.A. accredited law school may apply to this program, which offers a wide array of public and private international law courses as well as basic U.S. law courses. All courses are conducted in English, except for one elective course taught in Japanese. Internship and networking opportunities are available.
• Fall Semester in Beijing, China: A limited number of Temple students will be approved to study Chinese law at Temple's partner law school, Tsinghua University School of Law. Courses are conducted in English and are open to J.D. (fall semester only) and LL.M. students enrolled in Temple's LL.M. in Transnational Law or Tsinghua's year-long LL.M. in Chinese Law. Note to Non-Temple Students: The Beijing program is also open to J.D. students from other law schools. Non-Temple students should secure approval from their home law school and apply directly to Tsinghua University School of Law. Click here to apply.

• Fall Semester in Cork, Ireland: A limited number of Temple J.D. students will be approved to study Irish, international, and European Union law at University College Cork. Students study with B.C.L. and LL.M. students from Ireland, elsewhere in Europe, and the United States. Click here to apply.

• Spring Semester in Tel Aviv, Israel: A limited number of Temple J.D. students will be approved to study U.S., Middle Eastern and Israeli law at Tel Aviv University.  Courses are conducted in English.  Students join other visiting students from the U.S. and around the world, in the spring semester.  Intensive Hebrew language courses are available before the start of the spring semester. Click here to apply.

• Summer study abroad in Rome, Italy: J.D. students who wish to supplement their U.S.-based education with courses on domestic and international law, while being based abroad, have found Temple's Rome program to be very attractive. Students from Temple and other U.S. law schools have consistently reported that the study abroad experience has enriched their legal education.

Freedman Fellow Program

• In 1974, Temple created the pioneering Freedman Fellow Program, which has been producing outstanding faculty members for law schools throughout the United States. The program is designed for those with an interest in teaching and scholarship at U.S. law schools and who seek a teaching fellowship where they can make preparations for their future career.

• Click here for more information about the Academy (in partnership with the "English for Law and International Transactions" program at the University of Parma).