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Introduction 

Wayne law is a nationally recognized public law school located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is a city whose history, culture and economic resurgence make it one of the most fascinating places in the world to live, learn, work and play. Every day, students and faculty participate in the reinvention of a great American city while enjoying a beautiful campus surrounded by world-class medical centers, museums, cultural institutions, eateries, and sports and entertainment venues. Everyday Wayne State University Law School trains the next generation of lawyers, advocates and leaders. Our flexible legal programs set Wayne Law apart as a community of advocates for justice committed to serving the public. 

LLM Programs/Areas of Specialization 

• program at Wayne State University Law School is for lawyers who already hold a J.D., an LL.B. or an equivalent law degree and are ready to expand their expertise in a specialized area of law. Wayne Law provides unique opportunities to put legal training into practice while preparing students to be global leaders in their field.
• has four major specializations: corporate and finance law, labor and employment law, taxation, and U.S. law. The LL.M. curriculum includes day, and evening courses taught by internationally respected faculty and expert practitioners.
• The LL.M. program is flexible and allows lawyers to enroll as full-time or part-time students. Courses are offered during three terms with the broadest offerings in the fall semester and winter semester. Additional courses are offered in the spring/summer term. Students should consult with their advisor, the LL.M. faculty director, and faculty in their major areas to determine reasonable schedules of courses.

Areas of Specialization:

• Corporate and Finance Law: Corporations conduct much of the world's economic activity, using capital markets to raise debt and equity financing and sophisticated securitization, corporate restructuring and joint venture arrangements to expand their access to human and investment capital. Wayne Law’s LL.M. in Corporate and Finance Law prepares graduates to play key roles at law firms, governmental agencies and in-house corporate legal departments.
• Labor and Employment Law: Employment relations in the 21st century are the focus of Wayne Law's LL.M. in Labor and Employment Law. This area includes labor unions, employee benefits, anti-discrimination law and other employer compliance issues. Our graduates work for all types of employers, including corporations, government entities, law firms, and labor unions and tax-exempt organizations advocating for workers.
• Taxation: Taxation is key to legislative policy development, economic planning and business activity across the globe. Governments at local, state and federal levels have complex and interrelated systems of taxation, and international organizations encourage multinational cooperation in addressing core tax issues. The LL.M. in Taxation requires you to achieve competency in fundamental areas of federal income taxation (personal, corporate and partnership) and allows you to explore subfields of special interest to you, whether it be litigating tax controversies, developing policy proposals to advance the economy, assisting in transactional tax planning or working with individuals to hone estate plans.
• U.S. Law: Wayne Law’s LL.M. in US Law is designed to introduce internationally trained lawyers to the American legal system. It also provides students with the opportunity to design a course of study that would qualify them to sit for the California or New York bar exam.

Facilities and Housing 

The Office of Housing and Residential Life invites you to enhance your student success by living in one of our residence halls or apartments.

Being successful is easy when you are close to campus resources and your classes! Living in the heart of Detroit, you have easy access to cultural experiences throughout the city. With the many amenities like wireless Internet, laundry rooms, workout facilities, and various dining options, living on campus is an offer you can't pass up.

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Student Services and Organizations

Student Affairs:

The Student Affairs Office is here to help students navigate their years of law school. The office hosts workshops and other programs related to student life and success in law school. When students are unsure how to best solve a problem, Student Affairs is here to help.

Student Organizations:

Wayne Law students take advantage of encouragement and assistance from peers and advisors through a number of student organizations. More than 30 student organizations add greatly to the quality of life at the Law School by sponsoring speakers and debates on topics of current interest or in specialized areas of law; jointly sponsoring outreach events for those in need; volunteering their time to public service; and collaborating to produce programs with area practitioners.

Every organization is open to all interested students.

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Admission Standards, Application Procedure, and Application Components 

2025-26 Tuition:

Resident tuition: $1,295.36 per credit hour

Non-resident tuition: $1,421.06 per credit hour

Registration fee: $387.41 per semester

Student service fee: $66.95 per credit hour

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Governors.

Resident tuition is available to Michigan residents and those who qualify for the university's Good Neighbor Program, including residents of Ontario, Canada, or the contiguous counties of Ohio (Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, and Williams counties).

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Scholarship:

You will automatically be considered for an LL.M.-specific scholarship if you complete your application by June 15^th for Fall admission or October 15^th for Winter admission. Beyond this program, there are several options to help you pay for your investment, including federal student loans, private educational loans, and on-campus employment opportunities.

Federal regulations and university policy require the Office of Student Financial Aid to consider scholarships as financial resources in determining financial need. Therefore, a scholarship award may reduce loan eligibility.

Application Requirements:

Wayne Law admits a diverse cohort from around the world to its LL.M. program every year. Applicants must have already earned a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school or an equivalent degree in another country.

We accept applications for the Fall (August start) and Winter (January start) terms. The Fall priority deadline is June 15, and the final deadline is August 1. The Winter priority deadline is October 15, and the final deadline is December 1.

The following are the minimum admission requirements for the LL.M. program:

• Earned a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Personal statement: Provide a one- to two-page statement advising “what are your career objectives and how will an LLM degree contribute to accomplishing these objectives.” This is also an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and provide information about your background, experience, skills and/or goals.
• Resume: Your resume should include professional, education, and leadership experiences you feel are relevant to your candidacy
• Legal writing sample: Submit a sample of your legal writing. This may be a brief, memorandum, or academic note that you wrote while in law school or in the workforce. It should include minimal editing from others and demonstrate your ability to write and analyze case law.
• Strong letter(s) of recommendation.
• All materials are required to be submitted in English.

International Applicants—Additional Requirements

• Earned a JD equivalent degree: Applicants with a degree from a non-U.S. institution must submit an official Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report from ����Ӱҵ which serves as the official academic transcript.
• Applicants who are not native speakers of English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum scores accepted are:
  • TOEFL: 600
  • Computer-based TOEFL: 250
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0

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Career Services 

The Office of Career Success works closely and collaboratively with students and alumni to help you achieve your career goals.

Our team of highly trained professionals will position you for career success through individualized counseling, on-campus interviewing programs, networking opportunities, mock interviews, and more. Our attorney advisors provide students with all the resources and support needed to identify their ideal career path, launch a successful job search, and develop a rewarding career.
Wayne Law students and graduates are in high demand, being heavily recruited by law firms, business & industry, the judiciary, governmental agencies, and public interest organizations. Past employment disclosures can be found . 

 

To connect with the Office of Career Success today, contact us at lawcareers@wayne.edu.

Contact Information 

471 W. Palmer Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202

United States
Phone: 313-577-3933

Email: lawinquire@wayne.edu

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