Contact Information:
James E. Rogers College of Law
The University of Arizona
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Law Building, 114
PO Box 210176
Tucson, AZ 85721-0176
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Phone: (520) 621-3477
Fax: (520) 621-9140
Email: admissions@law.arizona.edu
Web:
 College Homepage
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General Information:
LAW Course Descriptions
Faculty Members
Professional Degrees:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Master of Laws in International Trade Law (LL.M.)
Majors and Degrees:
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is a member of the
Association of American Law Schools and an approved law school of the American
Bar Association. A rigorous course of professional education prepares students
for service to the community in the private and public practice of law.
J.D. Program:
To
qualify for admission to the J.D. program, a student must possess a broad
educational experience, outstanding analytical abilities, excellent writing
skills, and significant intellectual capacity. Law study requires a
commitment to a rigorous course of study during which students must master
analytical techniques, the principles of the law and of the legal system, and
polish writing and presentation skills. The J.D. program requires
successful completion of 85 units of study, typically over three years.
To obtain application forms and additional information including a law
catalog and application, send a postcard to: The Admissions Office, James E. Rogers
College of Law, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0176 or visit the College Home Page.
LL.M. Program:
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law offers a program leading
to the degree of master of laws in international trade law. The LL.M. program,
approved by the American Bar Association, serves as graduate training in law
for candidates who have earned a bachelor's or professional degree in law in
the United States or abroad. The LL.M. program enrolls approximately 15
students annually, many of whom are law graduates from Latin America, Asia,
and Europe.
The one-year, full-time program, offered in coordination with the National
Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, is designed to provide candidates
with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to understand current
developments in the areas of international trade and commercial law,
particularly with regard to Western Hemisphere free trade and economic
integration. LL.M. candidates will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours for
the degree. The curriculum includes "core" courses such as
international trade and investment law, international commercial law and
international litigation, as well as related general courses such as corporate
law, securities law, administrative law, antitrust law and the Uniform
Commercial Code.
All LL.M. candidates must be J.D. graduates of an ABA approved law school
in the United States, or demonstrate equivalent academic credentials from an
accredited foreign law school. Candidates should have a strong academic
record, experience or interest in international law, and fluency in English as
well as Spanish, Portuguese or another language.
Additional information may be obtained by writing to:
David A. Gantz,
Director of Graduate Studies
University of Arizona
James E. Rogers College of Law
1201 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85721
