Our seven Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs focus on many of the most compelling and challenging areas of advanced study for lawyers. Designed for both foreign-trained lawyers and domestic students holding a J.D., the LL.M. programs at UW Law allow legal professionals to deepen their knowledge and expand their proficiency. Students take advantage of UW Law's location in Seattle, engaging in the city's real-world learning environment, and participate in programs and partnerships that support future lawyers and professionals. With six specialized tracks and the fully customizable General LL.M. program, students shape their course of study to meet their professional and personal interests. Building on several core courses, students expand their learning by selecting from a wide variety of advanced, industry-focused and interdisciplinary electives, and can even take courses from others schools at the UW.
Health law is an evolving and growing area of specialized legal practice. The Health Law LL.M. program provides students with a strong, interdisciplinary curriculum in U.S. health law and policy, covering topics such as telemedicine and FDA law, competition in health care, medical malpractice, bioethics, health care employment law, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud. As the only Health Law LL.M. program on the west coast, we offer rich opportunities for learning, externships, research and scholarship. Courses are taught by both leading scholars and industry practitioners, who bring a deep level of expertise and access to opportunities generated by Seattle-based health leaders, including PATH, Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington health and hospital system. Students may also augment their course of study by taking classes at other top-rated graduate schools at UW, including public health, medicine, pharmacy and public policy.
