With hundreds of thousands of companies incorporated in Delaware, there is no better place to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Law and Finance than Widener Law. Offered through the law school’s
Institute of Delaware Corporate & Business Law, the LLM in Corporate Law and Finance prepares you for an exciting future. Take a look at our
admissions policies.
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Degree Requirements In order to earn a Master of Laws in Corporate Law and Finance, you must complete 24 semester hours of coursework at the graduate level, including at least 20 hours in the areas of corporate law, international law, taxation, or finance. At least 18 of your 24 semester hours must be completed in residence at Widener Law, although you may complete this residence requirement as either a full-time or part-time student. You may earn graduate credit through one of the School of Law’s
study abroad opportunities.
In order to qualify for the Master of Laws degree, you must complete all qualifications within four years from your date of matriculation. Graduate courses in corporate law and finance are worth between 2 and 4 semester hours of credit. Students from the United States are not generally given graduate credit for the basic course in Business Organizations completed at the Juris Doctor level, and we recommend that this course be completed before beginning graduate work.
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Required Courses for Graduates of ABA Approved Law Schools
- Colloquium (2 credits)
- Corporate Finance (2 or 3 credits)
- Securities Regulation (3 credits)
- Seminar: Advanced Corporations (2 credits)
Required Courses for International Students
- Business Organizations (4 credits)
- Colloquium (2 credits)
- Corporate Finance (2 or 3 credits)
- Introduction to United States Law and Legal Institutions (3 credits)
- Securities Regulation (3 credits)
Elective Courses You must complete 20 of the 24 credits needed for graduation in corporate-related areas like commercial law, business acquisitions, or intellectual property.
Contact Information Secretary: Karla Harris
Phone: (302)-477-2704
Email: kmharris@mail.widener.edu