LLM Insurance Law
The LLM, or LL.M, is the abbreviated form of Legum Magister, the Latin term for Master of Laws. It is an advanced legal degree, often in a specialized area of law. LLM in insurance law is a study of regulation of the insurance industry.
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Characteristics
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According to the LLM Guide, as of 2010 only University of Connecticut School of Law offers an LLM in insurance law. The program is offered as both full and part time, with courses held both during the day and in the evening and is open to both U.S. and international students. It can be completed in two or three semesters. The cost as of the 2010-11 school year is $13,958 per semester.
Admission
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Candidates must have either a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, a foreign law degree or an advanced degree in a related field. Applicants who are not native English speakers must submit their TOEFL scores. Admission is limited to 20 students.
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Degree Requirements
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The program requires 24 credit hours, which must include Principles of Insurance and a two- to three-credit writing requirement. Out of 24 credits, six (three for international students) can be earned in related fields.
Other Option
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As of 2010, Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Michigan State University currently lists insurance law under its graduate programs as "coming soon."
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