Established in 1986, DePaul's LLM in Health Law is considered one of the most competitive programs in the nation. Guided by outstanding full-time faculty and leading attorneys, the health law curriculum evolves as health care law and technology change, addressing the demand for lawyers with specialized credentials in this field. You may also earn course credit while gaining valuable practice experience through field placements. Additionally, you may participate in programs conducted by the Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute.
| Program Requirements | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 21 |
| Total hours required | 24 |
Learning Outcomes
- Domestic students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the legal rules and policies in the student's area of specialization.
- Domestic students will be able to conduct advanced legal research and analysis in the student's area of specialization.
- International students will be able to dentify structures of the U.S. legal system and government institutions.
- International students will be able to demonstrating understanding of how a common law system operates in a constitutional democracy.
- International students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the legal rules and policies in the student's area of specialization.
- International students will be able to identify and apply relevant legal authority.
- International students will be able to communication clearly in speech and writing.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Laws program begins with an orientation that introduces graduate students to DePaul's faculty, staff, library, computer and research facilities. Students who received legal training outside the United States also will participate in a special course introducing them to the Socratic teaching method, the differences between civil and common law systems, and the foundations of the U.S. legal system.
To earn the LLM in Health Law, a student must complete 24 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. A summer term is counted as a semester for this purpose. Students who complete 24 credit hours with a GPA below the 2.0 GPA required to earn the degree will not be permitted to continue taking classes to improve their GPA. A student is automatically dismissed if he or she has a cumulative GPA below 2.0 for any three consecutive semesters.
The LLM program may be completed on either a full- or part-time basis but it must be completed within five years. With the exception of students admitted to and enrolled in the joint JD+LLM program, credits earned as part of the JD program do not count toward the LLM degree. No credit is given for law courses taken before a student is admitted to and enrolled in the LLM program.
Courses must be selected from the LLM in Health Law courses listed below. Students wishing to substitute a course must speak with their advisor.
Course Requirements
Required Courses
Choose one from the list below:
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 250 | SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR (Topic must be health care law related) | 3 |
| LAW 428 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 |
| LAW 715 | MASTERS ESSAY | 3-6 |
Additional Required Courses for International Lawyers
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 322 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| LAW 556 | INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL WRITING AND RESEARCH | 3 |
Electives
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SEX, GENDER, AND THE LAW | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN LAW (IP Vaulation in Tech, Health & Other Industries; IT & Data Regulation: Law, Ethics & Society; Human Rights Dimensions of the COVID-19 Pandemic; other approved topic) | ||
| PRIVACY LAW | ||
| ANTITRUST | ||
| LABOR LAW | ||
| PUBLIC HEALTH LAW | ||
| LEGAL DRAFTING (Health Law) | ||
| INSURANCE LAW | ||
| EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM | ||
| ELDER LAW | ||
| HEALTH POLICY AND THE LAW | ||
| RISK MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY | ||
| THE PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE LAW | ||
| HEALTH PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, AND IT LAW | ||
| BIOETHICS & THE LAW | ||
| DISABILITY LAW | ||
| HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS | ||
| HEALTH CARE: FRAUD AND ABUSE | ||
| MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SURVEY | ||
| HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS | ||
| FOOD AND DRUG LAW |