LLM Educational Program with the University of Richmond

Highlights

The program offers its students a great opportunity to gain a valid grounding in U.S. law, common law, along with legal English and communication skills, in an academic environment enriched by an outstanding faculty and detailed attention to students. 

The program is a tuition-paying program.

In addition to Luiss tuition fees, students participating in this program also pay tuition fees to the University of Richmond with a 50% discount, hence the final tuition payable to the University of Richmond for Luiss students, for the 2025-2026 academic year, is $28,000.

More information regarding fees

Details regarding prerequisites for participation, the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information, are contained in the call for applications.

Academic Coordinators

Prof. Alessio Persiani | apersiani@luiss.it   

Single Commission

Prof. Daniele Gallo | dgallo@luiss.it

Prof. Alessia Farano | afarano@luiss.it

Prof. Barbara de Donno | bdedonno@luiss.it 

Prof. Pietro Pustorino | pustorin@luiss.it 

Application Process

The Call for Application is published on Early December 2024 and students will be able to apply starting from 8 January 2025. Further information on the deadlines are reported in the table below. Details regarding the application process that are not available in this web page, will be available in the Call for Applications 2025/26, uploaded in the 'Useful documents' section at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the fourth year of the single-cycle Master's degree program in Law can apply to this program. According to their major, students can apply for:

• an LL.M. in International Business open to students majoring in Diritto Internazionale, Diritto Societario e Tributario, Diritto ed Economia delle Imprese, Diritto Civile
• an LL.M. Intellectual Property open to students majoring in Law an Innovation, Diritto ed Economia delle Imprese

Available slots

Every year 3 students can take part in the program. 

Requirements

Eligible students can apply if they comply with the following requirements:

• have passed and registered at least a total of 180 credits
• hold a weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
• hold an international English language certificate accepted by Richmond:
  • TOEFL: 100 (internet-based total); 250 (computer-based total); or 600 (paper-based total)
  • IELTS equal or above 7.0

The language certificates must not be older than two years from the start of the mobility (August/September 2025). Applicants must meet the requirements using a single test. 

Selection Procedure

Luiss University will select a shortlist of candidates based on a non-disputable evaluation of the academic profile and the motivation of the student. Further details about the selection process would be published along with the call publication.

Results will be communicated to Richmond University which reserves the right to make the final choice.

The selection follows a 3-step process:

Luiss call for applications: timing

Useful Links

• When to apply
• LL.M. programs by Luiss major
• Useful Information

While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification due to events beyond its control. If the program is cancelled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.