Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

3 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

100 / 120

Diversity

New York:

12%

Texas:

9%

Others:

32%

Illinois:

7%

Florida:

6%

California:

34%

Admissions

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

• Statement of Purpose

  Required

• Passport

  Required

• Resume

  Required

• TOEFL

  Required

• Academic LOR

  Required

• Class 12 Marksheets

  Required

• Transcript

  Required

• Professional LOR

  Required

• Class 10 Marksheets

  Required

• Application Fee

  125

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Top recruiters

Microsoft

Apple

Equinix

The University of Michigan

Equinor

Salesforce

Meta

Magna International

Apple Inc.

Knight Frank

Fidelity Investments

Bamboo Crowd

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$74,475 / year

Overall Cost

$90,000 / year

FAQs

• If I want to find a position in the U.S., when should I start my job search?

  

  Starting your job search before you arrive on campus is most ideal. This enables you to talk to your current employer, friends and family in-person and ask for their help in introducing you to U.S. attorneys and/or helping you secure a short term position in the U.S. Once introductions have been made, you can request an informational interview with the U.S. attorneys. By building your connections early, U.S. attorneys will already know, like and trust you and can speak well of you when their firms start selecting candidates. For a comprehensive explanation of what a U.S. style informational interview (also known as the networking meeting) is, I highly recommend reading The 20 Minute Networking Meeting by Marcia Ballinger and Nathan Perez.

• When do U.S. firms hire LL.M. students?

  

  Hiring of LL.M. students occurs year round. Unlike J.D.s who have a structured hiring schedule, there is no strict timeline a law firm follows with respect to hiring an LL.M. and depends heavily on the needs of a firm and the economic market, which can vary from year to year. For those wanting to find a position here, LL.M. students often continue to look for positions past graduation.

• What are some strategies that have worked for past students?

  

  The strategies alums have told us worked well for them are the following. For most, it was a combination of some or all of these strategies that yielded results. Asking their current employer to help them secure a position in a firm in the U.S. (usually a short term position of 1 year) Asking their personal and professional contacts to introduce them to U.S. attorneys within their practice area Identifying a list of individuals and organizations they would like to contact and reaching out to them in an organized manner. Your advisor can help with identifying these connections Participating in the 2 LL.M. job fairs in which Stanford Law School participates (see below) Attending conferences and events for their practice area and networking with other participants Applying for (advertised) positions in which they are interested, while at the same time making strong connections within those organizations Underpinning all of the above strategies is networking. It plays a large and crucial part in an LL.M. student’s job search, and can be a very unique experience. LL.M. students may take some time to adjust to the way U.S. professionals network. To help ease you into that process, OCS conducts a series of workshops and seminars on networking in the Fall Quarter. These programs are useful whether you’re looking to grow your book of clients, increase your professional contacts or seek a position in the U.S.

• Can I find a position here in the U.S. after my LL.M.?

  

  The aim of the LL.M. degree from Stanford Law School is to expand your knowledge of the U.S. legal system. Short term and long term opportunities for LL.M. students in the U.S. are extremely limited and students should not come with this as their main goal. Not every state allows an LL.M. student to take the Bar and U.S. law firms primarily hire J.D.s. To give you a general sense of the numbers, in 2022, there were approximately 25,000 Advanced Degree students in the U.S (5,000 of those were in the top T-14 schools). However, the number of U.S. Advanced Degree alums currently in AmLaw 200 law firms is approximately 300. Obtaining a position in the U.S. is not impossible, but it does require dedication and creativity to find a firm that is seeking your particular skills and experience. The Office of Career Services (OCS) can help you build the skills you need for your job search. We offer a wide variety of professional development workshops and seminars and can help you stay on track through review of your application materials and one to one career counseling.