Degree Programs
Master of Laws (LLM)
Designed for both foreign law school graduates and graduates with a U.S. JD, our program offers students the flexibility to customize their LLM Program to best achieve their personal goals. In-person and online options available.
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Advanced JD (AJD)
for foreign-trained lawyers
Designed for graduates of foreign law schools, AJD students can attend full-time, in-person and complete a U.S. JD in as little as two years or part-time, online and finish in as little as three years.
LSAT not required.
Non-Degree Academic Programs
International Visiting Students
International students who have completed at least one year at a recognized law school, including law school graduates, are eligible to apply to study at Richardson during the Summer, Fall, and/or Spring semester.
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International Visiting Law Scholars
Richardson welcomes a limited number of non-compensated International Visiting Law Scholars throughout the year to spend a semester or academic year with us.
Learn More- The Frank Boas Scholarship
- East-West Center Scholarships
- UH System Common Scholarship Application
- UH Foundation Scholarships
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Fulbright Scholar Program
- International Education Financial Aid
- Additional External Funding Options for International Students
- For additional funding sources and information please visit our Financial Aid page.
- Legal Oral Communication preparatory and support courses
- Introduction to U.S. Law
- U.S. Legal Research and Writing
- Center for Academic Spoken English (CASE): provides free oral communication support for members of the UH Mānoa community who speak English as an additional language.
- The Writing Center at Mānoa: is a collaborative environment which offers writing consultations free of charge to anyone affiliated with UH – undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.
- East-West Toastmasters: organizes monthly meetings of students, faculty, and staff of UH Mānoa, as well as people from the community to develop public speaking skills.
- Graduate & International Programs Orientation
- Academic advising with LLM/AJD Faculty Adviser
- Administrative support with Graduate & International Programs staff and faculty
- International Student Services (ISS)
- Faculty and Scholar Immigration Services (FSIS)
- Resources for Incoming Graduate and International Students
Study Abroad and Global Learning
I-20 and Visa Assistance
The International Programs Office works with the UH International Student Services and the UH Faculty & Scholar Immigration Services to assist international students, scholars, and visitors with I-20 and Visa paper work.