Health Law
#9 nationally for Health Law, U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Top 10 LL.M. program in the world for Health/Medical Law, LLM Guide (2025).
Global and Graduate Programs
Explore graduate legal education and global opportunities at the University of Houston Law Center, including LL.M. degree programs, programs for internationally trained lawyers, visiting scholars, international legal studies and related student resources.
LL.M. Admissions
LL.M. Programs
Programs and Resources for Foreign Lawyers
Why Choose an LL.M. from UH Law Center?
Nationally Recognized Graduate Programs
UH Law Center offers focused LL.M. pathways in major areas of law, along with global programs, international legal education and resources for U.S.-trained and internationally trained lawyers.
Review the program areas and recognition below, then compare degree requirements, admissions information and tuition.
Environmental Law
#39 in the nation in Environmental Law, U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Intellectual Property
#7 in the nation for Intellectual Property, U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Energy Law
Top 10 LL.M. program in the world for Energy Law, LLM Guide (2025).
Tax Law
#31 nationally in Tax Law, U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Global Law
Top 10 program in the world for Global Law, LLM Guide (2025).
Affordability
Top Budget LL.M., LLM Guide (2025).
Ranked #9 among U.S. law schools for return on investment (ROI), according to LawCrossing and highlighted by the ABA Journal (2025).
Students, Graduates and Resources
Meet the 2025 Foreign LL.M. Class
LL.M. Resources
- LL.M. Handbook
- Centers, Institutes & Initiatives
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Weaver-Lang Fellowship in Energy Law
- Texas Residency Information
- Housing
- Campus Resources
- Visiting the Law Center
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Information for Current LL.M. Students
- American Society of International Law Student Benefits
- UHLC Alumni
Tips for Your LL.M. Journey
Expand Your Legal Career with an LL.M. in U.S. Law
Top 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an LL.M. Program
Eduardo Alvarez LL.M. Testimonial
Cindy Peters LL.M. Testimonial
Contact LL.M. Admissions
llmadmissions@uh.edu
713-743-2280
For questions not addressed on this website, submitting an online request is strongly encouraged.
Meet the Team
Karen L. Jones
Executive Director, Global and Graduate Programs
Jennifer Glickman
Director, Global and Graduate Programs
Suzanne Gordon
Program Director, Graduate Legal Studies/LL.M. Admissions
Cheryl L. Zingaro
Program Manager, Global and Graduate Programs
