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Master of Law (LL.M.)USC Law’s master’s degree program foroutstanding foreign graduate studentstrained in law brings a rich arrayof educational backgrounds, cultures,and perspectives to our diverse andchallenging classrooms. This rigorous,two-semester, full-time programprepares participants for leading roles ininternational government and businessby introducing them to American lawand the U.S. legal system. The studentsenrolled in the program take classesalongside J.D. students. Our LL.M.program brings talented attorneys fromBrazil, China, Germany, Great Britain,Israel, Italy, Japan, and Korea to campusto study the American legal systemand share their global perspectiveswith J.D. students.Study Abroad ProgramsUSC Law offers four study abroadprograms for J.D. students whichprovide opportunities to learn aboutforeign legal systems and experiencedifferent cultures. Qualified second andthird year J.D. candidates are exposedto international law as they take partin exchange programs with leadingpartner institutions worldwide.Experience in other cultures andknowledge of international legal arenasis important for law school graduates inan increasingly interconnected world.Study abroad locations:Hong Kong, China: University of Hong KongMilan, Italy: Bocconi UniversityLyon, France: University Jean Moulin LyonQueensland, Australia: Bond UniversitySão Paulo, Brazil: Fundação GetúlioVargas UniversityContinuing Legal Education ProgramAt USC Law, opportunities for learningcontinue beyond graduation. Majorinstitutes and conferences offered by ourContinuing Legal Education Programbring alumni, practicing attorneys,and guest speakers together to explorethe latest perspectives on specializedand emerging fields while they networkand share experiences with participatingJ.D. students. Students also serveas coordinators, research assistants,and editors of institute proceedings.Institute on Entertainment Lawand Business: Explores new frontiers inthe law and economics of entertainmentindustrydealmaking.Institute for Corporate Counsel: Keepsin-house and outside counsel abreast of thelatest legal developments affecting corporateclients. Also maintains an extensive corporatelaw research center.Real Estate Law and Business Forum:Informs commercial real estate professionalsabout critical issues facing the industry,including financing, construction,environmental, and land use challenges.Tax Institute: Offers new perspectives oncritical issues of tax and tax policy, includingdevelopments in corporate, partnership,real estate, and individual taxation,and estate planning.Trust and Estate Conference: Focuseson practical rather than theoretical issues,providing real-world solutions and strategiesfor estate planning professionals.Intellectual Property Institute: Bringstogether sophisticated legal and businessprofessionals to share creative ideas andup-to-the-minute information from the widevariety of arenas in which copyright, patent,trademark and other IP issues arise.Judicial ExternshipsAt USC Law, you have the careermakingopportunity to earn academiccredit while working as an extern fora state or federal judge. Judicial externsdevelop legal analysis and writing skills,gain exposure to adversarial practice,and witness the judicial decision-makingprocess from a unique and valuableperspective. Working closely andcollegially with judges, externs oftendevelop important, lasting relationships.Entertainment PracticumSouthern California is the ideal placeto explore options in entertainment law.This practicum blends classroom studyof substantive entertainment-related legalissues with the chance to earn additionalacademic credit through placements instudios and other entertainment businesses.Students also may participate in USC Law’sInstitute on Entertainment Law andBusiness seminars.Certificate ProgramsCertificate in Entertainment Law: With a focuson the understanding and expertise requiredto practice Entertainment Law, this certificateprogram delves thoroughly into intellectualproperty, as well as taxation, antitrust and otherspecific business organization issues.Certificate in Business Law: This certificatesignals to employers that students have theknowledge and skills—from organizational andfinancial aspects to deal making—required tobe top-notch business lawyers.The benefits of hands-onexperience are undisputed.Taking advantage of the manyopportunities for nonacademiclearning, such as working on alaw journal or in a clinic, lets youexplore your interests and helpsto focus your career goals. It’s achance for real-world lawyeringand honing your leadership skills.16 law.usc.eduUSC Gould School of Law17