University of Florida Levin College of Law Comparative Law University of Florida Levin College of Law Box 117643 Gainesville, FL 32611-7643 US   Phone: 1-352-392-0775 Fax: 1-352-392-9419   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's LL.M. - Comparative Law On Campus   The LL.M. in Comparative Law is designed exclusively for graduates of foreign law schools who want to enhance their understanding of the American legal system and the English common law system from which it evolved. The program builds on the University of Florida=s renowned international studies programs as well as decades of involvement by its law faculty in international legal issues S including trade, environmental and land use law, human rights, law revision and constitutional reform. Students earn the LL.M. in Comparative Law upon successful completion of 26 semester hours of work. This includes four credits for the summer An introduction to American Law@ course, a three-week required course that introduces students to various aspects of the study of law in America, including the Socratic method of instruction, case briefing, legal research, simulation exercises, and final examinations. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to successfully engage with American students and professors in the J.D. courses in which they will be enrolled beginning in the fall semester. The course also helps students acclimate to the law school and the university community prior to the start of the regular academic year. The 26 semester hours of work also include a research paper supervised by a faculty member, for which the student may receive up to two credit hours. During the fall and spring semesters, and with the director's approval, students choose their remaining credits from more than 100 courses and seminars offered each year in the J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation curriculums. Students also benefit from a weekly tutorial session with the director.     Accreditation Information: ABA approved  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Law Degree from a recognized foreign university  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 8208  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3231  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $843  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20232  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable