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FUNDAMENTALS OF AMERICAN PRIVATE LAWEnriched by Notre Dame’s unparalleled depth and breadth of faculty expertise in private lawand supported by the Notre Dame Program on Private Law, this concentration recognizesthat students have completed an intensive program of study in American private law.RequirementsLL.M. AT NOTRE DAMECURRICULUM ANDCONCENTRATIONSINTRODUCTORY TRACKADVANCED TRACK1. Students must complete at least 18credit hours of courses:1. Students must complete at least 18credit hours of courses:10 credits by completing thefollowing 3 core courses: Contracts [4 credits] Property [4 credits] Private Law Workshop[2 credits]4 credits by completing thefollowing 2 core courses: Private Law Theory [2 credits] Private Law Workshop [2 credits]8 credits from the core coursesfound here10 credits from the coursesfound here2. Write an LL.M. thesis [4 credits] underthe direction of a faculty member.2. Write a research paper on a topic inprivate law.Learn more about the Fundamentals of American Private Law concentration here.All LL.M. students have access to Notre DameLaw School’s core curriculum and take classes withJ.D. students. There are two required courses, inaddition to a Graduate Seminar, designed to ensureforeign-trained attorneys in the program have a solidfoundation for understanding the U.S. legal system:Introduction to the American Legal SystemLegal Research and WritingStudents in the LL.M. at Notre Dame program maychoose to concentrate their studies in a specializedarea. The program has four defined concentrationsthat students may follow to deepen their expertise in aparticular area of the law.Fundamentals of American Private LawIntellectual Property LawBusiness and Tax LawReal Estate Law and Environmental LawApplicants may apply for either an introductory oradvanced track in each of the programs of study. Theintroductory track is intended for internationalstudents (i.e., those who do not have a J.D. froman American law school). The advanced track isintended for domestic students (i.e., those whohave a J.D. from an American law school). Specificrequirements for each program are listed on thefollowing pages.No student in either track may take classes that arethe same or substantially similar to courses taken intheir J.D. or equivalent first degree.Bar exam eligibility is not guaranteed by completionof the LL.M. program. Students who are interested insitting for a bar examination in the United States areencouraged to evaluate how the requirements to sit forthe bar fit with a concentration’s requirements or theirchosen course of study.Learn more about the LL.M. at Notre Dame degree here.10Bar exam eligibility is not guaranteed by completion of the LL.M. program. Students who are interested in sitting for a bar examination in the United Statesare encouraged to evaluate how the requirements to sit for the bar fit with a concentration’s requirements or their chosen course of study.n o t r e d a m e l aw11

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWThrough its Program on Intellectual Property &Technology Law, this concentration recognizes thatstudents have completed a course of study focused onU.S. intellectual property law.BUSINESS AND TAX LAWEnriched by Notre Dame’s breadth of faculty expertise inbusiness and tax law and supported by the Program ofStudy in Business Law, this area of concentration recognizesthat students have completed a course of study focused oncorporate law, tax law, and commercial law.RequirementsINTRODUCTORYTRACK1. Students must completeat least 15 credit hours ofcourses:6 credits from two of thefollowing core courses: Copyright [3 credits] Trademarks & UnfairCompetition [3 credits] Patent Law [3 credits]9 credits from theadvanced coursesfound here2. Write a research paper on atopic in intellectual propertyor technology law, includingprivacy law.ADVANCED TRACK1. Students must complete at least15 credit hours of courses:15 credits by completingthe courses in thefollowing areas: Patent Law Trademark Law Copyright, Design, andHeritage Privacy andCybersecurity Law2. Write an LL.M. thesis under thedirection of a faculty member.3. Attend two events sponsored bythe Program on IP & TechnologyLaw each semester.3. Attend two eventssponsored by the Programon IP & Technology Law eachsemester.Learn more about theIntellectual Property Law concentration hereRequirementsINTRODUCTORYTRACK1. Students must complete at least16 credit hours of courses:8 credits by completing thefollowing core courses: Business Associations[4 credits] Federal Income Taxation[4 credits]8 credits from the corecourses found here2. Write a research paper on a topicin business or tax law.ADVANCED TRACKINTRODUCTORY TRACKADVANCED TRACK1. Students must complete at least16 credit hours of courses:1. Students must complete at least16 credit hours of courses:1. Students must complete atleast 16 credit hours of courses:8 credits from the followingcore courses: Accounting for Lawyers[3 credits] Federal Income Taxation[4 credits] Commercial Law—Sales[2 credits] Payment Systems[2 credits] Secured Transactions[3 credits] Seminar: CorporateGovernance [3 credits] Taxation of BusinessEnterprises [3 credits]7 credits in the followingcourses: Property [4 credits]6 credits from thefollowing core courses: Environmental Law[3 credits] Land Use Planning[3 credits] Natural Resources Law[3 credits] Real Estate Transactions[3 credits]8 credits from the coursesfound here2. Write an LL.M. thesis under thedirection of a faculty member.Learn more about theBusiness and Tax Law concentration hereBar exam eligibility is not guaranteed by completion of the LL.M. program. Students who are interested in sitting for a bar examination in the United Statesare encouraged to evaluate how the requirements to sit for the bar fit with a concentration’s requirements or their chosen course of study.12REAL ESTATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWEnriched by Notre Dame’s breadth of faculty expertise in property law and energyand environmental law, and supported by the Program of Study in Real Estate Lawand the Program of Study in Energy & Environmental Law, this concentrationrecognizes that students have completed a course of study focused on the legal theory ofproperty and environmental law and its relation to energy, natural resources, land uselaw, and real estate issues.RequirementsAnd one of the following: Environmental Law [3 credits] Land Use Planning [3 credits] Real Estate Transactions[3 credits]9 credits from the coursesfound here2. Write a research paper on a topicin property and environmental law.3. Attend two events sponsored bythe Program on Real Estate Lawor the Fitzgerald Institute for RealEstate each semester.10 credits from the coursesfound here2. Write an LL.M. thesis under thedirection of a faculty member.3. Attend two events sponsored bythe Program on Real Estate Lawor the Fitzgerald Institute for RealEstate each semester.Learn more about the Real Estate andEnvironmental Law concentration hereBar exam eligibility is not guaranteed by completion of the LL.M. program. Students who are interested in sitting for abar examination in the United States are encouraged to evaluate how the requirements to sit for the bar fit with aconcentration’s requirements or their chosen course of study.n o t r e d a m e l aw13

LL.M. IN INTERNATIONALHUMAN RIGHTS LAWPROGRAM AND CURRICULUMNotre Dame’s LL.M. in International HumanRights Law degree is one of the very few specializedhuman rights LL.M. degrees in the United Statesthat carries the distinction of its nearly 50-yearhistory, global scope, and alumni network, whilesituated within one of the eminent leading lawschools in the United States that has its ownLondon program and access to the ND GlobalGateways. The degree is adaptable to the broadeningfunctions and roles of human rights lawyers,while at the same time embracing the widestscope for universal human rights by situatingethics and moral deliberation at the core ofhuman rights decision-making. The programexpands the capacities, training, theoretical andpractical tools of human rights lawyers from manyjurisdictions to succeed in establishing humanrights accountability either through litigation,arbitration, or other forms of human rightsadjudication, as well as to support human rightspolicy-making.Required CoursesREQUIRED COURSESELECTIVE COURSES11 credits from the following: Introduction to International HumanRights Law [3 credits] Public International Law [3 credits] Legal Research and Writing [1 credit]12–17 credits from the following: Any of the electives in the requiredcourse section such as Civil Rights,Immigration Law, or Comparative Law,in addition to other courses such asBioethics and the Law, Human Trafficking,Law and Education, Race and Policing,and more. Participation in clinical offerings relatedto human rights. A list of all elective courses can befound hereA choice of any of the fiveelective courses below: Comparative Law, ComparativeConstitutional Law, or ComparativeLegal Traditions [3 credits] Human Rights LL.M. Thesis [3 credits] Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights[3 credits] Civil Rights [3 credits] Jurisprudence: Foundations ofHuman Rights [3 credits]The nearly 50-year-old, globally renownedHuman Rights LL.M. program has drawnhuman rights defenders from all over theworld to engage the fullest spectrum ofhuman rights pedagogies and practicesunder the University of Notre Dame andNotre Dame Law School’s Catholic mission,from civil and political rights, global racialjustice and civil rights in the U.S., religiousfreedom, international criminal justiceagainst mass atrocities and authoritarianism,to all economic, social, and cultural rightsinvolved in addressing global poverty,sustainable development, transnationalcorporate human rights abuses, climatechange and environmental degradation,public health, and the defense of the mostvulnerable in the international system. NDLS Graduate Seminar [1 credit]f a c u lt y p e r s p e c t i v eDIANE DESIERTOFaculty director for the LL.M. inInternational Human Rights Law ProgramLearn more about the LL.M. in International Rights Law here14n o t r e d a m e l aw15

THE NOTRE DAME EXPERIENCEFACULTYNotre Dame Law School brings a diverse,committed faculty who are not only renowned intheir areas of legal expertise, but also have a passionfor providing a unique and challenging professionaleducation to their students. This passion forteaching can be seen both inside and outsidethe classroom, whether through intense legaldebate or informal discussions in social settings.The Notre Dame Law faculty is a truly one-ofa-kind community of scholars who take pride ineducating the future of the profession with values,accountability, and integrity.I am continuouslyimpressed by the NotreDame Law School faculty.They are always helpfuland never hesitate totake a few moments outof their busy day to helpstudents achieve theirgoals. All of the facultyintentionally make thetime to get to know moreabout the students. Thatrelationship with thefaculty is what has madethe difference for mein law school—I trulyfeel as if we are onecommunity.alumni perspectiveLAUREN NOTOLLIJ.D.Columbia, S.C.A TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARSlaw.nd.edu/faculty16n o t r e d a m e l aw17

What sets Notre Dame apart from other institutions is its vibrant and activealumni network. I remember it being a large feature during Admitted StudentsWeekend, and after only one year, I could see why. The alumni community hereis always looking for ways to give back to the institution they love, frequentlyoffering to give advice and a helping hand to current students. There aren’tmany law schools that truly carry a national reputation, but Notre Dame LawSchool does. That, in large part, is because of the amazing alumni network.alumni perspectiveLAVARR BARNETTJ.D.Ford Heights, Ill.CAREERSA LIFE IN LAWWhether students plan on a future working in theStates or returning to their home country, NotreDame Law School provides the training employersare looking for in graduates. Thousands of loyal NotreDame alumni, both of the Law School and of theUniversity, are willing to assist.Our Career Development Office is dedicated toproviding students with numerous opportunitiesthroughout the year to hone their job search skillsas they identify their desired career path. The officeis instrumental in engaging the Notre Dame Lawyeralumni network and arranging on- and off-campusinterviews for legal jobs across the country.ENGAGING THE NOTRE DAME LAWYERlaw.nd.edu/professional-life18The Career Development Office is one of the crown jewels of the LawSchool. Their weekly programming keeps students up to date on allopportunities available to them while their individual counseling meetingsprovide more personalized advice. From day one, the Career Developmentstaff helps you identify the potential obstacles to a successful legal careerbut also provides you with the tools for how to overcome them.alumni perspectiveALEXIS MAGUINAJ.D.Miami, Fla.n o t r e d a m e l aw19

Notre Dame Law Schoolis prestigious and unique.I can’t find a better placethan Notre Dame wheretradition, scholarship,athletics, and humanismare perfectly harmonizedon such a beautiful campus.The LL.M. program boastsa small number of selectedstudents from aroundthe world so that theycan closely interact witheach other. Professors ofinternational repute arealways willing to listen toeach student’s interests andconcerns. Through diverseactivities with J.D. students,we share friendship andcomparative perspectiveson law and justice. Welearn law not to simply bea professional but to be adifferent kind of lawyer.9030 MILES TOCHICAGOSTUDENTORGANIZATIONS20VARSITY SPORTSTO WATCHTHE COMMUNITYLOCATIONThe Law School is located at the center of the NotreDame campus, within steps of the iconic GoldenDome, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Notre DameStadium. The University is located just outside SouthBend, Ind., and is 90 miles east of Chicago. Ourcampus is alive throughout the year with performingalumni perspectivearts, athletics, art exhibits, and speakers from aroundthe world. The University provides students with anaffordable and comfortable standard of living, bothon and off campus. The community is family friendly,offering an array of parks, museums, dining options,and shops.TAEHON KIMLL.M.Graduate of Seoul National UniversityAT THE HEART OF CAMPUSSouth Korea2LAKES204SEASONS30.3MILES OF TRAILSAROUND CAMPUSn o t r e d a m e l aw21

JOIN USNOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOLEach year, Notre Dame Law School is fortunate to welcome a deeplyintelligent and highly engaged cohort of graduate students fromaround the world. These students, many of whom have had extensiveand varied experiences before joining us, add richly to the socialfabric of our community. International in origin and in ambition, ourgraduates have gone on to make essential contributions to law and tosociety as lawyers, judges, policymakers, and advocates.Notre Dame Law School is more than alegal education, it is a family. Faculty, staff,and your peers exemplify the values of adifferent kind of lawyer. From orientation tograduation, you will feel at home knowingthat you can count on each and every oneto support one another during the cruciblethat is law school. I have not experiencedthis level of camaraderie since leaving themilitary, and choosing to attend Notre DameLaw School is among the best decisionsI have made in life.alumni perspectiveTHEODORE J. STEVENSON IIIJ.D.Tacoma, Wash.f a c u lt y p e r s p e c t i v ePAUL B. MILLERAssociate Dean for Internationaland Graduate Programs and Professor of Law22n o t r e d a m e l aw23

scholarshipsFUNED MexicoScholarshipUnder the Notre Dame LawSchool/FUNED Scholarship,the Law School will award afellowship of 10,000 to aselect number of qualifiedapplicants who are graduatesof Mexican colleges anduniversities and are pursuingits LL.M. programs.Fulbright Ireland–Notre DameLL.M. at Notre Dame andLL.M. in InternationalHuman Rights LawStudent AwardsThe Fulbright Commission andNotre Dame Law School areoffering an opportunity foran Irish student to travel tothe U.S. to study for an LL.M.at Notre Dame and are alsooffering an opportunity foran Irish student to travel tothe U.S. to study for a LL.M.in International HumanRights Law.More information on the LL.M.at Notre Dame scholarshipscan be found here and theLL.M. in International HumanRights scholarships can befound here.DATES, DEADLINES,AND FEESAPPLICATIONREQUIREMENTSApplication formon LSACBachelor’s degree in lawfrom an accreditedcollege or university ORa J.D. from an ABAapproved American lawschoolTOEFL of 100 or IELTS of 7Personal StatementResumeThree letters ofrecommendationBachelor’s degree in lawfrom an accreditedcollege or university OR aJ.D. from an ABA-approvedAmerican law schoolAPPLICATION DATESAND DEADLINESSEPT 1Application period beginsMARCH 15LL.M. at Notre DamedeadlineMARCH 15IMPORTANT FEES 63,840Tuition and Fees 2021–22 10,350Estimated room and board2021–22Application fee for LL.M.students is waived.HR LL.M. deadlineFor more information, visit our website, law.nd.edu, or contact Jean MarcBrissau, Graduate Programs Manager, at jbrissau@nd.edu.24n o t r e d a m e l aw25

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONIn compliance with federal law and the University of Notre Dame’s non-discrimination policy,Notre Dame Law School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in the administration of any of itseducational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherschool-administered programs, or in employment.Notre Dame is committed to building an inclusive community and welcomes all individuals.The Notre Dame Spirit of Inclusion can be reviewed at diversity.nd.edu and diversity.nd.edu/together-at-notre-dame.of opportunity in legal education for all persons. Notre Dame Law School is committed to buildingan inclusive community and welcomes all people, regardless of gender

of tax law and finance. Ireland For Micheál Ganley from Ireland, Notre Dame LL.M. class of 2021, Notre Dame's mission of serving the common good made the difference. "Notre Dame urges its graduates to bring the spirit we have on campus out to the world. And that is an astounding mission to be a part of." notre dame lawyer alumni network