General Studies

General Studies

The LL.M. in General Studies allows students to design their own program of study. Unlike students in the specialized LL.M. programs, candidates for the General Studies degree are not limited in their course selection. The curriculum provides over 200 rich and diverse courses from which General Studies students can choose in order to develop a coherent and intellectually stimulating program. Students are able to take any course from across the curriculum, subject to availability and the usual prerequisites or restrictions. Students may develop an area of concentration if desired, but it is not required. At least 8 credits of the required 24 credits must be taken in courses that are graded on the basis of examinations. To view courses on offer at NYU School of Law, please visit the Office of Academic Services Web site.

There is no formal writing requirement for this program, but students are strongly encouraged to take at least one seminar that allows a substantial research paper to be written. Furthermore, like students in other specializations, General Studies students have the opportunity to expand the typical research assignment into a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.