The program provides a solid, international foundation in several areas of law, leading to an LLM in U.S. Legal Studies.

Participating students can choose to specialize in one of the following areas and, upon graduation, receive an LLM and a Certificate of Specialization:

• Criminal Law
• Dispute Resolution and Legal Process
• Environmental Law
• Health Law and Policy
• International Business and Trade
• International Law and Human Rights
• Science, Technology, & Intellectual Property
• Taxation

Prospective LLM-EP students can review a list of courses in the UC Law SF Course Catalog.  Please note that some courses (particularly seminars) may not be offered every year.

The UC Law SF faculty is a diverse and exciting group of outstanding teachers and nationally acclaimed scholars.

The breadth and depth of the curriculum enable students to master the complexity of contemporary legal doctrines and acquire the theoretical tools necessary to re-conceptualize entire fields of law. UC Law SF graduates are ready to tackle the challenges of a changing economy and the global practice of law.

The program requires tuition payment. In addition to Luiss tuition fees, students participating in this program also pay tuition fees to UC Law SF at a 50% discount. Therefore, the final tuition payable to UC Law SF for Luiss students for the 2026–27 academic year is approximately $27,500. 

In addition, Luiss students must pay mandatory administrative fees and health insurance fees if they do not apply for and receive a waiver.

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 

The Call for Applications will be published in early December 2025, and students will be able to apply starting  January 8, 2026. Further information on the deadlines is provided in the table below. Details regarding the application process not available on this webpage will be provided in the 2026/27 Call for Applications, which will be uploaded to 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 program in Law. Depending on their major, students can apply for:

• LL.M in U.S. Legal – International Business and Trade, open to students majoring in International Law, Law and Innovation, Corporate and Tax Law, Business Law and Economics, or Civil Law;
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Environmental Law, open to students majoring in Law and Innovation or Administrative Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – International Law and Human Rights, open to students majoring in International Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Health Law and Policy, open to students majoring in Law and Innovation or Administrative Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Taxation, open to students majoring in Corporate and Tax Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Dispute Resolution and Legal Process, open to students majoring in Civil Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Criminal Law, open to students majoring in Criminal Law
• LL.M in U.S. Legal – Science, Technology & Intellectual Property, open to students majoring in Law in Innovation, Law, and Business Economics

Available spots

Each year, a total of 5 students can participate in the program.

Requirements

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• Weighted average grade of 27/30 or higher
• Credits: at least 180 ECTS by the application deadline
• The student must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency, certified by one of the following:
  • TOEFL iBT score of at least 90
  • IELTS score of at least 7.0 (Online tests are NOT accepted)

Language certificates must not be older than two years as of the start of the mobility (August/September 2026). Applicants must meet the requirements with a single test. 

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

Results will be communicated to UC Law SF, which reserves the right to make the final selection.

Selection Criteria

The selection process involves three steps:

Summary of Deadlines

Disclaimer: Dates may change; please check this webpage for the latest updates.

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 resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.