Government and industry operate in a complex world of rules. Your skills in navigating the latest regulations and related compliance can help you map a strong career opportunity.
The Master of Laws (LLM) in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management is a post-JD master's degree program tailored for attorneys seeking to develop or sharpen a special expertise in transactional law or compliance. You'll learn the practical skills for advising clients on best practices across a wide range of industries. Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.
Curriculum
Coursework offers in-depth training in compliance, including courses in business planning, securities regulation, corporate compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. You can complete the program online in two years as a part-time student. The program begins three times each year in the fall, spring, and summer.
Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| LAW 839 | Corporate Compliance | 2 |
| LAW 929 | Enterprise Risk Management | 2 |
| LAW 995 | LLM Thesis Project Term One | 2 |
| LAW 996 | LLM Thesis Project Term Two | 2 |
| Governance, Ethics, & Compliance | |
| Financial Institution Regulation | |
| Racial Justice Seminar Series | |
| Compliance and Securities Regulation | |
| Compliance and Culture | |
| International Business Transactions | |
| Privacy and Security of Corporate Information | |
| Global Compliance | |
| Contracts | |
| Compliance Training Methods | |
| Compliance Seminar Series | |
| Breach Incident Management and Reporting | |
| European Union Privacy Law | |
| Corporate Compliance | |
| The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act | |
| Leadership and Strategy | |
| Cybersecurity Management | |
| Privacy Program Management | |
| Conducting Internal Investigations | |
| Drafting Policies and Procedures | |
| Enterprise Risk Management | |
| Leadership and Management Seminar Series | |
| Total Hours | 24 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Term 1 |
|---|
| LAW 839 |
Corporate Compliance |
2 |
| LAW 929 |
Enterprise Risk Management |
2 |
| | Hours | 4 |
| Term 5 |
|---|
| LAW 995 |
LLM Thesis Project Term One |
2 |
| | Hours | 2 |
| Term 6 |
|---|
| LAW 996 |
LLM Thesis Project Term Two |
2 |
| | Hours | 2 |
| | Total Hours | 8 |
Education Immersion Weekends
We encourage LLM students to attend our voluntary Education Immersion Weekends offered in the fall and spring each year at our Law School campus in Chicago, Illinois.
Degree Requirements
To earn your degree, you must complete 24 credits, including completion of a master's thesis. You are encouraged to attend two Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola's Chicago campus. 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.
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supercede school policies.
