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3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA Phone: 213.738.5707 | Website: www.swlaw.edu With a long-standing emphasis on diversity, public service, and innovative programs, and a mid-city campus featuring a world-renowned Art Deco landmark, Southwestern Law School reflects the vibrancy of Los Angeles and provides an ideal setting for law study. Founded in 1911 as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern is fully approved by the ABA and is a member of the AALS. The second oldest law school in Los Angeles, Southwestern has been providing exceptional legal education programs in one of the most culturally stimulating and diverse cities in the world. It is the only law school to offer four JD courses of study that differ in scheduling and instructional approach, including traditional full- and part-time programs as well as a unique two-year alternative curriculum. Southwestern's 10,000 alumni include prominent public officials from members of Congress to mayors, and over 200 judges as well as founders of major law firms and general counsels of multinational corporations. The law school has strong ties to the legal, business, and civic sectors, and its Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute is closely linked to the entertainment industry in Hollywood and internationally. Southwestern has been at the forefront of legal education since its inception. It was one of the first law schools to encourage the enrollment of women and minorities, the first law school on the West Coast to use the case method of instruction, the first law school in the country to offer an accelerated two-year JD program, one of the first law schools to design a JD program for students with child or elder care responsibilities, the first law school in the country to offer an LLM in entertainment law, and the first law school in the country to offer a choice of three advocacy tracks to first-year students, among many other "firsts." Southwestern has been recognized for curricular innovation by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, among other entities. Our student population includes approximately 1,120 JD students (650 traditional full-time day students, 280 part-time evening students, 100 part-time day students, and 90 SCALE students) and 55 advanced-degree students. Southwestern Law School occupies nearly two city blocks in the mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles, minutes from downtown. Surrounded by major law firms, corporate headquarters, and Superior Court facilities, the law school is less than a half hour from the quiet canyons and beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean. The campus, which fronts the legendary Wilshire Boulevard, is one block from the nearest Metro station and easily accessible by several major freeways. This unique location enables Southwestern students to live in and explore the diverse and exciting neighborhoods throughout the city. While it is situated amidst an urban backdrop, the Southwestern campus is decidedly tranquil. The green, park-like Promenade and Commons invite study and discussion, and quiet terraces with city views are scattered throughout the property. The centerpiece of the campus is the Bullocks Wilshire Building. a 1929 Art Deco landmark that has been restored and converted into a dynamic educational facility. The five-story structure holds the school's award-winning Taylor Law Library ; the recently completed, state-of-the-art Dixon Courtroom and Advocacy Center ; technology-enhanced classrooms and seminar rooms; a dining area; student lounges; a fitness center ; and administrative offices. Opposite Bullocks Wilshire is the six-story Westmoreland building, which houses additional classrooms, seminar rooms, and administrative offices. Adjacent to the Westmoreland building is the newly built student housing. The campus also includes multilevel and surface parking lots. A vibrant blend of beauty, modernity, and tradition in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, the Southwestern campus is an inspiring setting for the study of law. Southwestern offers 133 brand new, fully furnished, state-of-the-art, on-campus apartments for our students. A limited number of units will be made available to LLM students. Los Angeles also offers a wide variety of housing choices for students. Many students rent off-campus apartments or homes within a 30-minute drive from the campus. Depending on the area, rent varies for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Southwestern Law School offers two Master of Laws degrees:
Master of Laws in General Studies (Individualized Program)Southwestern offers a stimulating, Individualized LLM Program (General Studies) for students who have already earned a law degree and are interested in furthering their legal education. The program allows students to choose their own focus of study from American Legal Systems to International Law to Technology Innovation and Commercialization in line with their individual personal and professional goals. Students will receive an in-depth education in an intellectually challenging yet collegial environment from faculty who are established authorities in a wide range of legal topics. Admitted students will work closely with faculty to develop a detailed course of study tailored to their own interests from a comprehensive selection of over 150 electives and core courses. LLM students will construct a specific course of study in consultation with a faculty advisor. You may choose a specialization in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution or International Business and Negotiation, or develop your own area of concentration. Some possible areas are
For additional information, please visit the Individualized LLM (General Studies) website. or contact: Anne Wilson Assistant Dean for General LLM and International Programs Southwestern Law School 3050 Wilshire Blvd W616 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Master of Laws in Entertainment and Media LawSouthwestern was the first law school to establish a post-JD program of study leading to the Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Entertainment and Media Law designed for practicing attorneys and new law graduates who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of these industries. Southwestern Law School's Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute offers the most comprehensive entertainment and media law program in the United States. Our extensive course offerings (over 50 courses), international programs, externship and practicum opportunities, and other cocurricular activities are specifically designed to prepare graduates for the practice of law in creative industries such as film, television, music, theater, advertising, professional and amateur sports, the news media, and the Internet.
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