The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law is designed for both domestic and international law graduates. This program offers a comprehensive examination of public law in the United States, focusing on issues at the intersection of law, politics, and government at all levels. The curriculum explores the dynamics of democracy, the rule of law, and significant public policy issues. The educational philosophy emphasizes that successful lawyers and analysts in regulatory law require not only subject-specific knowledge but also a deep understanding of the theories, political forces, and institutional realities shaping public law in the U.S.
The LL.M. program provides a broad and deep examination of critical public policy issues.
This program is designed for graduates with a strong interest in U.S. government and politics.