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LLM in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management

Government and industry operate in a complex world of rules. Your skills in navigating the latest regulations and related compliance can help you map a strong career opportunity.

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management is a post-JD master's degree program tailored for attorneys seeking to develop or sharpen a special expertise in transactional law and compliance. You'll learn the practical skills for advising corporate clients on best practices across a wide range of industries. Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

Our commitment to you

Upon graduation with an LLM in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

By The Numbers

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of only 14 programs in the U.S. Accredited by the Compliance Certification Board

25

Faculty, All Experts in Areas of Compliance

40

Online Courses Focusing on Compliance

Curriculum

Coursework offers in-depth training in compliance, including courses in business planning, securities regulation, corporate compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. You can complete the program online in two years as a part-time student. The program begins three times each year in the fall, spring, and summer.

Sample Elective Courses

  • Advanced Investigations
  • Compliance Seminar Series
  • Compliance Training Methods
  • Conducting Internal Investigations
  • Contract Drafting
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Drafting Policies and Procedures
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • European Union Privacy Law
  • Financial Institution Regulation
  • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • Global Compliance
  • Governance and Business Ethics
  • International Business Law
  • Leadership and Management Seminar Series
  • Leadership and Strategy
  • Privacy and Security of Corporate Information
  • Privacy Breach Incident Management and Reporting
  • Privacy Program Management
  • Racial Justice Seminar Series
  • Securities Regulation for Lawyers

Education Immersion Weekends

The Online Programs team typically holds Education Immersion Weekends (EIWs) twice a year. EIWs offer programming to reinforce learning objectives, provide a venue for networking, and foster communication among students, alumni, and faculty. EIWs are usually held at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Based on current guidance surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have suspended the requirement to attend Education Immersion Weekends. At this time, EIWs remain recommended but optional. For more information, please email LawOnlineAdvising@luc.edu.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 24 credits, including completion of a master's thesis. You are encouraged to attend two Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola's Chicago campus. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Tuition and Fees

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

ADMISSION

To apply for the LLM in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management program, you must possess a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university and a primary degree in law. You must demonstrate a professional connection to the subject area through two years of professional experience.

  • AUGUST 1: Fall Term Application Deadline
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring Term Application Deadline
  • APRIL 1: Summer Term Application Deadline

FAQs

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.

Government and industry operate in a complex world of rules. Your skills in navigating the latest regulations and related compliance can help you map a strong career opportunity.

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management is a post-JD master's degree program tailored for attorneys seeking to develop or sharpen a special expertise in transactional law and compliance. You'll learn the practical skills for advising corporate clients on best practices across a wide range of industries. Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

Our commitment to you

Upon graduation with an LLM in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

Curriculum

Coursework offers in-depth training in compliance, including courses in business planning, securities regulation, corporate compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. You can complete the program online in two years as a part-time student. The program begins three times each year in the fall, spring, and summer.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 24 credits, including completion of a master's thesis. You are encouraged to attend two Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola's Chicago campus. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Tuition and Fees

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

ADMISSION

To apply for the LLM in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management program, you must possess a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university and a primary degree in law. You must demonstrate a professional connection to the subject area through two years of professional experience.

  • AUGUST 1: Fall Term Application Deadline
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring Term Application Deadline
  • APRIL 1: Summer Term Application Deadline

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.