The John Marshall Law School

The John Marshall Law School is an independent law school in the heart of Chicago with more than a century of history. We are guided by a tradition of diversity, innovation, access and opportunity. Our legal programs are open to qualified students from all walks of life who learn from curricula that combine the theory and the practice of law.We have developed curricula in the latest fields of law that meet the cutting-edge needs of attorneys. We offer LLM degrees for practicing attorneys in employee benefits, global legal studies, information technology and privacy law, intellectual property law, international business and trade law, real estate law, or tax law. The John Marshall Law School strives to instill in its graduates the sense that an attorney "must earn the public's trust by acquiring the learning, skills and the values essential to fulfilling their responsibilities to the justice system and to those whom the profession serves." This standard has led John Marshall’s more than 16,000 alumni around the world to amass an enviable record of public and civic service. Our LLM Program in International Business and Trade Law prepares student for a career in the global marketplace. The program was designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the rules, regulations, and legal approaches underlying international business and trade law. LLM candidates may design their own courses of study to meet their individual career goals. We have welcomed students from more than 27 countries to this LLM Program.