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Earn a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from Golden Gate University School of Law. As one of the oldest universities in California, GGU is a top global destination for an advanced legal degree.

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Accreditation
Golden Gate University
Course Snapshot
100%
American Credits
70%
Scholarship available for 5,000 students with EMI
50+
Live Sessions
WASC & WSCUC Accreditation since 1959 and WES Recognition
Learn from highly qualified professors and adjust faculty of Golden Gate University.
Engage in networking sessions through on-campus immersion.
What does this course have to offer
WES Recognition
Accreditation of WASC and Association of American Law School
Accreditation of The State Bar of California
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Earn valuable credentials and recognition
Earn the same Master's Degree in Law from GGU as awarded on-campus

Students who complete the LLM from Golden Gate University are eligible to receive the LLM degree in International Business and Finance Law.
Whom will you learn from?
Industry-relevant curriculum taught by leading faculty & industry experts using videos, case studies, hands-on projects and live online sessions
International commercial arbitration
Economically developing countries
WTO dispute settlement system
50+
Live Sessions
75+
Hours Recorded Content
24
Credits
10+
Library and Research hrs/week
Whom will you learn from?
2
Instructors
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1:1 mentorship session
Access to 300+ job openings
Resume building tool
Industry-specific interview preparation
Just-in-time interviews
Learn like you’re right there in San Francisco
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How To Apply
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree with 50% or equivalent passing marks
The Master of Law course is for working professionals looking to learn International Business and Finance Law as part of their leadership positions or lawyers looking to upskill and earn a Master's Degree.
The minimum eligibility to enrol in the Master's Degree in Law is a Bachelor's Degree in any specialisation.
The scholarship for the Master's Degree in Law program is rolled out based on academic and professional achievements. Once the application form is submitted with these details, the admission committee reviews it. The scholarship you are eligible for will be mentioned in the offer letter if you are admitted into the program. Please note that admission is provisional until successful verification of supporting documents and completion of the payment formalities. Make sure you read all LLM course details carefully.
Yes, 70% scholarship available for 5,000 students along with EMI options are available.
You need to pay INR 25,000 as a part of the LLM fees from Golden Gate University to block your seat.
You may request a refund for the Masters Degree Law program at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by visiting https://www.upgrad.com/ and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. A processing fee of Rs. 10,000 will be charged. Please note that once the Masters in International Law program commences, no refund request will be considered, and any amount paid by the student will not be refunded.
Refund requests must be sent via e-mail using the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of the commencement of the program. For refund and deferral policies, please refer to this link.
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC).
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
The LLM syllabus of Golden Gate University includes rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and specialisations across corporate law, IP law, international law, etc. Electives allow customising the program as per interests. The year program advances legal knowledge and skills to equip students for law, business, and policy leadership roles.
A Master's Degree in Law covers public international law, private international law, international trade law, international arbitration, comparative laws, etc. This develops a sharp understanding of cross-border legal systems, cooperation frameworks, treaties, and institutions. Graduates can advise governments, MNCs, and law firms on complex multi-jurisdictional issues.
The LLM course details include compulsory subjects like legal research and writing, jurisprudence, and electives. Some offer specialisations, capstones, moot courts, and clerkships. Top institutions like Golden Gate University provide opportunities to obtain high-demand certifications, participate in competitions, and gain global exposure - making their LLM programs comprehensive and distinguished. This is the best LLM course from GGU.
A Master of Law course is an advanced program that imparts a deeper understanding of laws and hones specialised skills, unlike a bachelor’s degree in law. Rigorous learning from eminent faculty provides a strong foundation for legal careers globally. It develops sharper legal thinking and research capabilities and prepares for leadership roles.
Admission requirements, durations, learning formats, specialisations, credit requirements, fees, and overall rigour vary across universities for LLM programs. While LLM from Golden Gate University offers merit scholarships, affordable fees, and flexible online formats, Ivy League universities have more stringent criteria, higher costs, and limited aid options. Candidates must evaluate programs holistically before applying.
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