LLM Educational Program with Temple University
Highlights
The program provides a solid preparation for all those students who aspire to a career in international law.
The program aims at recruiting ambitious and motivated students, offering them the chance to learn in an exciting academic environment, dedicated to preparing students to enter and continue in the legal profession with the highest level of skill possible.
The program is a tuition-paying program.
In addition to tuition fees at Luiss, students participating in this program will also pay tuition fees to Temple University with a 50% discount, hence the final tuition for Luiss students for 2026-2027 is $18.000. For selected Luiss students, the $50 application fee is waived.
Please note that tuition does not include living expenses.
Academic Coordinators
Prof. Rossella Sabia | rsabia@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 2025 and students will be able to apply starting from 8 January 2026. 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 2026/27, 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 program in Law. According to their major, fourth-year students can apply for:
• LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers open to students majoring in Diritto Penale, Diritto Societario e Tributario, Diritto ed Economia delle Imprese, Diritto Civile, Diritto Amministrativo.
Available slots
Every year 5 students can participate in this program.
Requirements
- Weighted average grade equal to or above 27/30
- Credits: at least 180 ECTS
- English language:
- TOEFL: min. 88 IBT
- TOEFL Home Edition
- IELTS indicator
- IELTS: min. 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0. (online test accepted)
- Duolingo English Test: 115
The language certificates must not be older than two years from the start of the mobility (August/September 2026). Applicants must meet the requirements using a single test.
Selection Procedure
Luiss will select a shortlist of candidates based on a non-disputable evaluation of the academic profile and the motivation of the student. An Academic Commission nominated by the Dean of the Department of Law will select students on the basis of a non-disputable evaluation.
Results will be communicated to Temple University which reserves the right to make the final choice.
Selection Criteria
The selection follows a 3-step process:
| Step 1 | The eligible candidates will be ranked after the analysis of their academic performance (credits 53%, credits for internship 2%, weighted average grade 45%). |
| Step 2 | An interview will focus on the motivation, the academic background and the previous international or professional experiences |
| Step 3 | The partner Universities, analyzing the Luiss Commission ranking and the candidates’ dossiers, has the right to confirm the final ranking. |
Recap of the Deadlines
| Publication of the call | Early December 2025 |
| Applications start from | 8 January 2026 |
| Deadline to apply | 21 January 2026 at 12:00 PM CET (mezzogiorno) |
| Interview | 18 February 2026 |
| Selection results | By 20 February 2026 (day might be subject to change) |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
Disclaimer: dates might be subject to change; please refer to this webpage for the latest updates.
Please note that this agreement is currently awaiting final approval for the academic year 2026/2027.
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.
International Degree Programs
Sergio Rios Perez
Francesca Annunziata
Agnese Antioco
Laura Bernaola Picca
Meri Kazazi
Anna Meneghin
Elena Salemi
Nicla Scaglione
Camilla Viganotti
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
T: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
10 am-noon
Tuesday and Thursday:
3 pm-4 pm