What defines a family? How are children's rights evolving? The practice of child and family law requires both a sensitive manner and a discerning legal mind. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Child and Family Law degree program is designed to sharpen and inform both needs. We offer a comprehensive study of the latest in child law trial practice and legislation, international rights for children, adoption law, and domestic violence.
The opportunity to work closely with nationally-recognized faculty members and experienced practitioners in the field means you'll be well-versed in this evolving discipline.
Curriculum
Tailored to meet your background, interests, and professional ambitions, the program may be completed fully online, fully on-campus, or as a hybrid in one year or two years, depending on your pace. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to meet your individual interests and needs. Students in the LLM program may elect to concentrate their studies in traditional family law, child law, or a combination of each.
Courses
You choose from a range of courses including family law, elder law, family finances law, legal marketing, child custody, adoption law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and international child rights. You may wish to create an emphasis within either family law or child law.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| LL.M. Childlaw Paper | |
| Labor and Employment Law in the Education Workplace | |
| Education Law Practicum | |
| The Fundamentals of School Law | |
| Human Trafficking: Advancing Protections for Children Practicum | |
| Street Law | |
| Law & Poverty | |
| Special Education Law and Advocacy | |
| Mediation Seminar | |
| Family Law Practicum | |
| Special Education Dispute Resolution | |
| Student Disciplinary Hearing Workshop | |
| ChildLaw Trial Practice (Intensive) | |
| Interdisciplinary Seminar on Domestic Violence | |
| Juvenile Justice | |
| Policy Practicum: Issues in Childlaw | |
| Childlaw Clinic | |
| Advanced Domestic Relations Law Practicum | |
| Advanced Domestic Relations Law Practicum II | |
| ChildLaw Graduate Extern | |
| Childlaw Directed Study | |
| Children's Legal Rights Executive Journal Editor | |
| Chldrn Leg Rights Jrnl Assoc Editors | |
| Children's Legal Rights Journal Senior Editors | |
| Education Law and Policy | |
| Child Welfare Law and Policy | |
| ChildLaw MJ Independent Study | |
| Family Law | |
| Financial Aspects of Divorce | |
| Total Hours | 24 |
Family Law Concentration
You can choose from a range of courses including family law, elder law, family finances law, and legal marketing
Children’s Law Concentration
Loyola’s comprehensive curriculum includes child welfare, juvenile justice, child custody, adoption law and international child rights.
Degree Requirements
To earn an LLM in Child Law degree, you must compete a total of 24 hours, including the 3 credit hour LLM thesis. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.
