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.
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Advanced JD (AJD)
This special program does not require applicants to take the LSAT and allows qualified foreign lawyers to finish their JD in a little as two years, saving time and money.
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Fall and Spring semester International Visiting Students
International students who have completed at least one year at a recognized law school outside the U.S., including law school graduates, are eligible to apply to study at Richardson in the Fall and/or Spring.
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Summer Session Introduction to U.S. Law
Summer session introducing international students to the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system and its institutions.
Learn More- 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 and course planning with our Graduate & International Programs Faculty Adviser
- Career coaching, assistance with resume writing and interview skills, and other resources and events through the Law School Professional Development Office.
- Administrative support with Graduate & International Programs staff and faculty
- Bar preparation, course planning, and support with our Director of Bar Success
- International Student Services (ISS)
- Faculty and Scholar Immigration Services (FSIS)
- Resources for Incoming Graduate and International Students
- 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.
Study Abroad and Global Learning
I-20 and Visa Assistance
The International Programs Office works with the UH International Student Services (ISS) and the UH Faculty & Scholar Immigration Services (FSIS) to assist international students, scholars, and visitors.