The St. Mary’s University School of Law celebrates inclusive excellence in our community. As both a Marianist and Hispanic-serving institution, we are proud of our vibrant and strong community, which values the dignity of all its members and fosters a meaningful, respectful, and robust learning experience.

For students with considerably more outside responsibilities, the St. Mary’s University School of Law is proud to offer the first fully online J.D. program accredited by the American Bar Association in the nation.

Offering degrees such as the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.), St. Mary’s Law combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning through internships, externships, and specialized programs.

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The law school offers four LL.M. degree programs: the LL.M. in American Legal Studies, the LL.M. in General Law, the LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, and the LL.M. in International Criminal Law.

The Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (J.D.) is required to practice law in most states. The J.D. degree is offered by American Bar Association (ABA) accredited schools like St. Mary’s School of Law, as well as some non-ABA-accredited institutions and some institutions in Canada.

The Master of Jurisprudence concentrations in Compliance, Business Law and Risk, and Health Care Compliance are the only two programs accredited in Texas by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)®. This prestigious designation is held by programs hosted at 14 law schools nationwide and 17 schools globally.

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The St. Mary’s Law faculty includes nationally known subject-area experts, scholars and practitioners, some of whom have served as Fulbright Scholars as well as former United States Supreme Court and White House Clerks and Fellows.

Explore St. Mary's University School of Law's diverse LL.M. programs, available both in-person and online. Choose from concentrations in American Legal Studies, International Law, Cybersecurity, Employment Law and more.