Our LL.M. specialties build on the Law Center’s nationally recognized academic strengths. Law students can deepen their knowledge while experiencing all that studying law in Houston has to offer.”— University of Houston Law Center Dean Leonard M. BaynesHOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For Immediate Release
The University of Houston Law Center is now accepting applications for J.D. candidates from other law schools nationwide to participate in its specialized LL.M. programs via the Joint JD-LL.M. Visiting Student Program.
Qualified second- and third-year law students can enroll as visiting students at the UH Law Center while earning credits toward a Master of Laws degree. Available LL.M. tracks include Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law; Health Law; Intellectual Property and Information Law; International Law; and Tax Law. By starting graduate-level coursework during their time as a visiting student, individuals can cut the time needed to finish an LL.M. by one semester and reduce the total expense of the degree.
Opportunities for visiting J.D. students to simultaneously accumulate credits toward an LL.M. are rare across U.S. law schools. The UH Law Center’s offering stands out for its range, allowing visiting participants to choose from five distinct advanced legal specialization areas.
“Our LL.M. specialties build on the Law Center’s nationally recognized academic strengths,” said University of Houston Law Center Dean Leonard M. Baynes. “Law students can deepen their knowledge while experiencing all that studying law in Houston has to offer.”
UHLC’s location gives visiting law students entry to one of the country’s premier legal markets. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, hosts more than 20 Fortune 500 corporations, the Texas Medical Center (the globe’s largest medical complex), NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and thousands of energy firms, placing students near major industries and employers.
UH Law Center Global and Graduate Programs will host Information sessions for the Joint JD/LLM program on October 8, October 22, and November 5th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central.
For further details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, visit the Joint JD-LLM Visiting Student Program: https://www.law.uh.edu/llm/joint-degree.asp
Media Contacts:
For additional information, please reach out to Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, at 713-743-2184, cacriado@central.uh.edu, or Rashda Khan, Communications Director, at 325-656-2824, rkhan20@uh.edu.
About the University of Houston Law Center
The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) is a vigorous, top-tier law school situated in America’s fourth-largest city. U.S. News & World Report placed the Law Center at No. 54 overall among law schools nationally and ranked UHLC’s Health Law, Intellectual Property and Information Law, and Part-time programs among the Top 10. The Law Center is ranked #9 among U.S. law schools for return on investment (ROI) by LawCrossing and in the ABA Journal. It grants Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees through its academic division, the College of Law. The Law Center is more than just a law school. It acts as a central hub of intellectual activity, featuring over 12 centers and institutes that support its educational mission and national standing. UHLC holds full accreditation from the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university that hosts a Phi Beta Kappa chapter recognizing excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast region by offering world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and strategic industry alliances. Located in the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, UH enrolls nearly 49,000 students.
Rashda Khan
University of Houston Law Center
rkhan20@uh.edu
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