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LLM in Child and Family Law

What defines a family? How are children's rights evolving? How do lawyers advance the needs of children and families? How can legal systems become more equitable? The practice of child and family law requires both a sensitive manner and a discerning legal mind to address these important and evolving questions impacting children and families. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Child and Family Law degree program is designed to sharpen and inform both qualities. This program offers a comprehensive study of the most current legal issues involving children and their families.

The opportunity to work closely with nationally recognized faculty members and experienced practitioners in the field means you'll be well-versed in this transforming discipline.

Our commitment to you

The LLM in Child and Family Law degree is committed to developing three resonate threads: advocacy, leadership, and equity. These three threads come to life in each course in the program, link your learning from one semester to the next, and prepare you to be a more effective lawyer working on behalf of children and families.

Upon graduation with the LLM in Child and Family Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values to advance these three threads:

By The Numbers

30+

Offers more Child and Family Law Courses than any law school

#1

Named Top Family Law Program in 2015 and 2018

CURRICULUM

Tailored to meet your background, interests, and professional ambitions, the program may be completed fully online or through a hybrid program with a mix of online and on-campus courses in one year or two years, depending on your pace. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to meet your individual interests and needs. Students in the LLM program may elect to concentrate their studies in traditional family law, child law, or a combination of each. View the program's curriculum here.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To earn an LLM in Child Law degree, you must compete a total of 24 hours, including the three-credit-hour LLM thesis. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and information on the registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

ADMISSION

To apply for the LLM in Child and Family Law program, you must possess a bachelor's degree or its international equivalent from an accredited college or university and a primary degree in law (i.e., Juris Doctor). Applicants for the online program must demonstrate a professional connection to the subject area through three years of full-time, professional work experience.

Application Document Deadlines

  • AUGUST 1: Fall
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring


To begin your free, online graduate application and to see additional requirements to complete your file, please click the button below.

Outcomes

Diane Geraghty

Diane Geraghty

Faculty

“Over the years, Loyola has played a key role in transforming children’s law and policy into a robust and well-respected area of professional specialization.”

Laura Hoffman

Laura Hoffman

Alumni

“I am forever grateful to Loyola for giving me a strong foundation to foster professional development. ”

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping you secure the necessary financial resources to make your legal education at Loyola affordable.

As part of our commitment, the Civitas ChildLaw Center awards a fellowship totaling up to 25% of tuition to a full-time incoming LLM student. In exchange for graduate fellowship support, LLM Fellows serve as research or teaching assistants, contribute to the Center’s monthly newsletter, assist in conference and event planning, and/or perform administrative tasks. You must apply and be accepted into the LLM in Child and Family Law degree program before a fellowship application will be reviewed. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and short writing sample no later than August 1 to the LLM Fellowship Committee at childlaw-center@LUC.edu or gsanch3@luc.edu.

FAQs

What defines a family? How are children's rights evolving? How do lawyers advance the needs of children and families? How can legal systems become more equitable? The practice of child and family law requires both a sensitive manner and a discerning legal mind to address these important and evolving questions impacting children and families. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Child and Family Law degree program is designed to sharpen and inform both qualities. This program offers a comprehensive study of the most current legal issues involving children and their families.

The opportunity to work closely with nationally recognized faculty members and experienced practitioners in the field means you'll be well-versed in this transforming discipline.

Our commitment to you

The LLM in Child and Family Law degree is committed to developing three resonate threads: advocacy, leadership, and equity. These three threads come to life in each course in the program, link your learning from one semester to the next, and prepare you to be a more effective lawyer working on behalf of children and families.

Upon graduation with the LLM in Child and Family Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values to advance these three threads:

CURRICULUM

Tailored to meet your background, interests, and professional ambitions, the program may be completed fully online or through a hybrid program with a mix of online and on-campus courses in one year or two years, depending on your pace. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to meet your individual interests and needs. Students in the LLM program may elect to concentrate their studies in traditional family law, child law, or a combination of each. View the program's curriculum here.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To earn an LLM in Child Law degree, you must compete a total of 24 hours, including the three-credit-hour LLM thesis. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and information on the registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

ADMISSION

To apply for the LLM in Child and Family Law program, you must possess a bachelor's degree or its international equivalent from an accredited college or university and a primary degree in law (i.e., Juris Doctor). Applicants for the online program must demonstrate a professional connection to the subject area through three years of full-time, professional work experience.

Application Document Deadlines

  • AUGUST 1: Fall
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring


To begin your free, online graduate application and to see additional requirements to complete your file, please click the button below.

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping you secure the necessary financial resources to make your legal education at Loyola affordable.

As part of our commitment, the Civitas ChildLaw Center awards a fellowship totaling up to 25% of tuition to a full-time incoming LLM student. In exchange for graduate fellowship support, LLM Fellows serve as research or teaching assistants, contribute to the Center’s monthly newsletter, assist in conference and event planning, and/or perform administrative tasks. You must apply and be accepted into the LLM in Child and Family Law degree program before a fellowship application will be reviewed. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and short writing sample no later than August 1 to the LLM Fellowship Committee at childlaw-center@LUC.edu or gsanch3@luc.edu.