2024-2025 Law School Catalog
Cross-Border Legal Studies LL.M.
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Our innovative Cross-Border Legal Studies LL.M. Program, one of the first of its kind in the United States, recognizes the increasingly global nature of legal practice and the need for skilled attorneys to guide clients through their cross-border interactions.
Located just 20 minutes from Canada, the U.S.’s largest trading partner, the School of Law is uniquely situated to provide students with exposure to cross-border legal issues both inside and outside the classroom. A strong network of alumni based in Buffalo, New York and Ontario, Canada engage in a wide range of cross-border legal practice including trade, tax, immigration, real estate, and corporate and transactional work. These practitioners serve as community partners in the program and informal mentors to LL.M. students throughout the course of their studies. In addition, each student is assigned an academic advisor to provide one-on-one guidance throughout the program.
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Curriculum
Students must take a minimum of 24 credits to complete the Cross-Border Legal Studies LL.M. degree, including a minimum of three credits of experiential learning. Courses qualifying as experiential include externships, clerkships, clinical programs and practicum, as well as a variety of in-class courses. Students interested in taking the New York Bar Exam will be advised on the courses needed to satisfy the Bar’s requirements. Cross-Border Legal Studies LL.M. students must complete: - The Cross-Border Legal Studies experiential capstone course (In 2025-2026 Cross-Border Dispute Resolution will be required in lieu of the usual Spring capstone)
- At least twelve (12) credits from an approved list of classes
The remainder of the students’ coursework will comprise electives from the entirety of the Law School’s course offerings. Students interested in taking the New York Bar Exam will be advised on the courses needed to satisfy the Bar’s requirements. Students without a U.S. J.D. will additionally take a two-credit legal research and writing class and a two-credit course that introduces the United States legal system. Special Requirement
Admission to the Cross-Border Legal Studies Program requires a first degree in Law (J.D. or LL.B.). SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED). |
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