LLM in Law (American Legal Studies)

Thomas Jefferson School of Law (United States) · 701 B Street, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92101

About University:

Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) is a private law school in San Diego, California. It offers a Juris Doctor and two Master of Laws programs.The school is not accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), following the ABA's withdrawal of approval in December 2019.However, it is approved by the California State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners.The Thomas Jefferson School of Law was founded in 1969 as the San Diego campus of the Western State University College of Law and operated as such until 1995, when it became independent. It joined the Association of American Law Schools in 2008.In January 2011, TJSL moved to a new, 305,000-square-foot (28,300 m2) building located in the East Village district of downtown San Diego.In 2018, the school announced it would vacate its building as a cost-cutting measure, moving into an office building in downtown San Diego.

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About University:

Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) is a private law school in San Diego, California. It offers a Juris Doctor and two Master of Laws programs.The school is not accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), following the ABA's withdrawal of approval in December 2019.However, it is approved by the California State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners.The Thomas Jefferson School of Law was founded in 1969 as the San Diego campus of the Western State University College of Law and operated as such until 1995, when it became independent. It joined the Association of American Law Schools in 2008.In January 2011, TJSL moved to a new, 305,000-square-foot (28,300 m2) building located in the East Village district of downtown San Diego.In 2018, the school announced it would vacate its building as a cost-cutting measure, moving into an office building in downtown San Diego.

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Program Details:

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Institute

School of Law

Degree

LLM

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Law (American Legal Studies)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 40600

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 39900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 39900

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jun, 2025

(August-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Nov, 2025

(January-2026)

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    Evaluated transcripts accepted from: Law School Admission Council / World Education Services / Any State Bar of California recommended evaluators

  • Degree Transcript

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    One Letter of Recommendation

  • Resume

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  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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