LL.M. Program

Online, Part Time Program

Our online program is a 6 semester, part-time online option for industry professionals. The Online LL.M. was created to address the growing demand for the program by experienced practitioners who want to obtain an LL.M. degree while maintaining their existing work life, and thus we give preference to those with three years legal experience in admissions for the online program.

Online LL.M. students “attend” classes synchronously with students who attend on campus. The use of Zoom allows online students to ask questions, view the class, and participate in class discussions. In sum, the online students are expected to complete the same coursework and thesis requirements that satisfy all of the requirements as on-campus students — online students simply have a longer period of time in which to do so.

Please be aware the online program is a part-time way for remote students to access what is primarily a traditional academic program. Class times are during the workday and the course structure mirrors a traditional, socratic law school classroom. Tests are given under the same testing requirements and honor code as traditional, full-time students.

The Online LL.M. program is open both to persons with J.D. degrees from ABA-accredited law schools and to persons with equivalent degrees in law from foreign universities. This highly competitive program enrolls between 3-5 students per academic year to ensure individualized attention during the demanding course year.

The LL.M. program is most appropriately designed for students already in a career track that are looking to build upon their existing experience.

Requirements

• Complete an introductory noncredit course in American law (for students with foreign law degrees only)
• Complete 24 Credits Total
• Complete (or be excused from) the required courses 
• Attain a weighted average grade of no less than 6.0/9.0 for all courses taken at the Law College
• Participation in 75% of each course “live” (synchronously) is required unless a waiver is obtained by the professor.

Computer and System Requirements: Online students are required to supply their own computer, camera, audio devices, and have access to a high speed network suitable for VoIP services such as Zoom.

Online LL.M. Tuition and Veterans Benefits

It is estimated that students will enroll in approximately 3-6 credit hours each semester, for a maximum of 6 semesters. Below are the estimated costs for the upcoming academic year. Presently, there is no cost difference for Nebraska residents. 

• Tuition $1,650.00 per credit hour
• Distance Ed. Fee $35.00 per credit hour
• Technology Fee $83.00 per credit hour (this will appear on statements as "law college fee")
• Library Fee $83.00 per credit hour (this will appear on statements, in an additional line item, as "law college fee")
• In addition to the costs outlined above, students will be assessed a $20.00 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses. At this time there is no change in tuition based on Nebraska residency for this program.
• Fees are applied to every credit hour enrolled in the online program, whether taken as part of the in-resident requirement or remotely.

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents considers tuition rates annually, each July, for the following academic year. Typically, tuition rates increase by 3%. The Space, Cyber, and National Security Law program anticipates that will continue for the next academic year.

Scholarships for this program are extremely limited. All applicants are considered for scholarship and there is no separate application. The LLM program is eligible for most Veterans Benefits. Additional details about the university's participation are available on the Military and Veteran's Success website. Note: the costs generally listed on that page refer to undergraduate students, but the benefits apply to other programs as well.

Online Program Application Process

Apply by creating an account at the Law School Admission Council website and selecting the application for the correct Nebraska Law program. You must apply via LSAC, the law college may not accept materials via email.

We require a personal statement, all undergraduate and law college transcripts, the LSAC application questionnaire, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 letters of recommendation, and a resume. 

We accept applications at all times, but priority deadlines for admission are September 1st for a Spring Semester start, and March 1st for a Fall Semester start.