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“John Marshall’s externship program offers quality field placements that develop professional and practical skills while ensuring  successful and meaningful on-the-job performance.” Paul Nam, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to go to an ABA-accredited school that has a strong bar passage rate. John Marshall Law School in Atlanta was the best fit for me.” Aslean Zachary, 3L

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“Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has a 13:1 faculty-to-student ratio and the professors have open-door policies that foster mentorship.” Alex McArthur, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted a law school that looked at the whole person. The caring atmosphere and specialized attention of the faculty have given me an excellent education to positively impact the community.” Chad Alexis, Graduate (’12)

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“I wanted to complete my education at a school that catered to me. I wanted to experience a world-class city full of energy. Atlanta and John Marshall – truly the best of both worlds.” Amber O’Conner, Graduate (’12)

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $1,174 per credit hour.

Students enrolled in the LL.M. in American Legal Studies will be full-time students. We have provided an estimated cost of attendance based on enrollment  in 32 credit hours, the minimum number of credits required to earn the degree.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for the LL.M. in American Legal Studies – residential

Note:  The tuition total below is based on 32 credit hours. Adjust that number ± $1,174 per credit hour depending on your registered credit hours. Estimates of other expenses such as books and living expenses are based on student survey data and represent the average amount spent over a nine-month academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters).

Tuition & Fees* $37,773

Room & Board $10,920

Transportation/Commuter Cost $ 4,200

Books and Supplies $ 2,520

Personal/miscellaneous Expense $ 3,400

Health Insurance (Annual) $ 1,560

Academic Success Program Fee $ 805

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $57,410

* Annual Student Bar Association Fee charged in fall semester only – $165.00

Tuition Due Date

Full payment of each semester’s tuition is due on the first day of classes for that semester. To make a payment online, click here. Any student who has an outstanding balance owing from previous semesters will not be permitted to register for the current semester. Exceptions to this payment policy are made for students who have been approved for participation in the Tuition Installment Payment Program.

The law school will not release a student’s official transcript, for any purpose, unless the student is current in his or her financial obligations to the school.

Tuition Installment Payment Program

LL.M. students who are current in their financial obligations to the law school may elect to participate in the Tuition Installment Payment Program.  Students who are interested in participating in the Program must contact the Student Accounts Office prior to registration. To participate, students must execute a Promissory Note, pay a $75 participation fee and make a minimum tuition payment of $500 each semester they participate in the program. The remaining balance of tuition is paid in four (4) monthly installments due on the 15th of each month of the semester. More information about the Tuition Installment Payment Plan is available here.

Refund Policy

If a student withdraws during one of the following periods, tuition will be adjusted in accordance with the schedule set forth below. All additional fees charged by the law school are non-refundable.

FALL, SPRING or SUMMER SEMESTER 
During the first week of regular classes 80%
During the second week of regular classes 40%
After the second week of regular classes 0%

Financial Aid – LL.M. in American Legal Studies

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School is committed to assisting students in determining how best to finance their legal education. Our team of dedicated and competent financial aid administrators look forward to assisting you throughout your LL.M. enrollment. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions about financial aid opportunities at AJMLS.

Office of Financial Aid
Felice Lane – Director of Financial Aid

Contact
Phone: (404) 872-3593 ext. 255
Fax: (404) 873-3802
E-mail: flane@johnmarshall.edu