VIII. Degree Requirements for LL.M. Candidates

A. General Requirements

To be recommended for the LL.M. degree all candidates must successfully complete a minimum number of credits, complete the required coursework, meet the school residency or continuous enrollment requirements, fulfill all financial obligations to University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Law), and comply with UNH Law’s Conduct Code. Unless otherwise stated, all rules apply to LL.M. candidates regardless of the program in which they are enrolled.

B. Required Credits

  1. Number of Credits to earn degree. LL.M. candidates must successfully complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits from a selection of required and elective courses. Those LL.M. candidates admitted without a JD or JD degree equivalent must complete thirty (30) credits from a selection of required and elective curriculum.
  2. Maximum Number of Credits
    1. Residential LL.M. candidates may not enroll in more than 17 credits per academic semester.
    2. Online LL.M. candidates may not enroll in more than 12 credits per academic semester or 12 credits in the summer term.
  3. Maximum Number of Credits a Candidate May Attempt
    1. Residential LL.M. candidates  may attempt 34 credits total between the the fall and spring semesters. Additional credits may be taken at the current per/credit rate if the candidate desires, subject to the per semester credit limitations noted above in (a) through (c).
    2. Online LL.M. candidates may attempt no more than 28 credits.

C. Coursework

Candidates must complete a variety of required and elective courses, depending on the program in which the candidate is enrolled.

Curriculum - The required curriculum is set by the faculty and can only be altered by faculty vote. Curriculum tables explaining all requirements can be found here: