Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Stetson University College of Law Master of Laws (LLM) degree programs are offered to students who have already received their first law degree at a law school accredited by the ABA or approved by the appropriate authority, including recognized foreign law degrees

LL.M. in Advocacy (remote) (24 credits)
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  • Complete online in less than two years
  • ​​Taught by national leaders in advocacy education and practice
  • For those interested in criminal law, civil law or teaching

LL.M. in Elder Law (remote) (25 credits)
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  • Complete online in less than two years
  • Partial scholarships available
  • Includes one in-person requirement at Stetson's annual Special Needs Trust conference

LL.M. in Environmental Law (24-30 credits)
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  • Complete in one year on campus in Gulfport, Florida
  • Partial scholarships available
  • Choose from two focused tracks:

International Environmental Law

  • Prepares US and foreign attorneys to work on global environmental issues with governments, NGO’s and private organizations
  • Combines core courses in international law with specialized environmental study
  • Opportunities to present at international conferences and meetings

Public Interest Practice

  • Designed for JD holders seeking to advance careers in public interest environmental law
  • Emphasizes hands-on advocacy through the Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and the Environment
  • Builds practical skills and professional networks in Florida and beyond


LL.M. in International Law (24-30 credits)
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  • Complete in one year on campus in Gulfport, Florida
  • Partial scholarships available
  • Includes two-week introduction to U.S. law for foreign-educated attorneys
  • Choose from two focused tracks:

American Legal Studies

  • Ideal for foreign-educated attorneys
  • Rigorous curriculum designed to focus on New York State bar tested courses
  • Provides basic competency and practice in the U.S. legal profession

Public and Private International Law

  • Emphasizes subjects of fundamental importance to lawyers practicing international law
  • Diverse elective options allowing students to pursue individual interests
  • Offers a pathway for foreign-educated attorneys to the Accelerated JD program with the possibility of waiving the LSAT requirement

Application Information for all LLM Programs