Course of Study
The University of Alabama School of Law offers its Graduate Program leading to the LL.M. Concentration in Business Transactions upon the completion of 24 semester hours of graduate course work. The course of study for degree candidates allows for completion of the degree in six semesters, covering two calendar years. But it is possible to take four courses a semester by taking classes four nights a week and finish in one year. Classes are offered Mon.-Thur. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
| First Year Required CoursesFall Choice of Business Entities Principles in Accounting Spring Summer |
Second Year ElectivesFall Advanced Corporate Law: Private Equity Advanced I.P./Technology Licensing OR Spring Public Finance and Bond Issues OR Summer Advanced Business Planning |
Orientation:
Students are required to attend a summer orientation session at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the summer before classes begin. The summer orientation trains students on the interactive online technologies, describes administrative policies and procedures and introduces students to the Tax Research and Personal Income Tax courses.
Comprehensive Exams:
Degree candidates are also required to take comprehensive exams administered at the Law School in Tuscaloosa in the summer after completing the first three semesters. Nondegree candidates are not required to take comprehensive exams.
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