Definition

1. Noun:
   • An advanced law degree: A postgraduate academic degree in law, typically pursued after obtaining a first professional law degree (like a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws). It signifies specialized study or research in a particular area of law.

Usage

• The term "Master of Laws" is used to refer to the degree itself or to a person who holds this degree. It is often abbreviated as LL.M. (from the Latin ).
• It is commonly used in academic and professional legal contexts to denote a specific level of educational attainment beyond the basic qualifying law degree.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She earned a Master of Laws from Harvard University.
  • His Master of Laws degree specialized in international human rights law.
  • Many law firms value candidates who have completed a Master of Laws.

Advanced Usage

• "To pursue a Master of Laws": To engage in studies to obtain this degree.
  • After practicing for five years, she decided to pursue a Master of Laws.
• "LL.M. candidate": A person who is currently studying for this degree.
  • He is an LL.M. candidate focusing on tax law.

Variants and Related Words

• LL.M.: The standard abbreviation for Master of Laws.
• Master's degree in Law: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
• Postgraduate law degree: A broader category that includes the Master of Laws.

Synonyms

• Advanced law degree: A descriptive synonym.
• LL.M. degree: The abbreviated form used as a synonym.

Related Phrases

• "Hold an LL.M.": To possess this degree.
  • The professor holds an LL.M. from Cambridge.
• "Master of Laws program": The course of study leading to the degree.
  • The university offers a Master of Laws program for international lawyers.

Noun

1. an advanced law degree