Inside Stetson Law's LL.M. Program

You spend months getting ready for a trial, sacrificing weekends and evenings with your family. You find out that it has been postponed and dread doing all that prep over again. You know the drill. Fortunately, some months you don’t need to spend as many hours working and have a little more time to enjoy other aspects of your life, such as kayaking, coaching softball or maybe even going back to school.

Going back to school to pursue the Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree is an exciting decision that may be dampened when it is time to think about how to pay for the degree. While quite valuable from a professional and personal perspective, looking at tuition and fees may bring back memories of student loan debt finally paid off or even fear of adding to existing debt from law school.

When weighing the benefits of earning an Elder Law LL.M., the biggest question attorneys ask is how the degree can boost their career. Earning an Elder Law LL.M is a powerful way to advance your professional legal career, and with an aging population and a larger need for experts in the field, it's a smart move.

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One of the most invaluable experiences I will take away from my exchange year in America is the opportunity I’ve had to intern with Judge Day. Not only is Judge Day a prominent, reputable and highly experienced civil court judge, but his naturally guiding nature has allowed me to be fully emerged in the full court intern experience.

Returning to school to earn an LL.M. degree can complicate your work and family schedules. Online classes, while offering flexibility to study when you want, can also be a challenge, especially for those who have been away from school for many years. Prepare your schedule for studying law online with these helpful tips and you’ll be on the path for successfully earning your LL.M.

When you live in one of Stetson’s campus owned properties, you’ll instantly feel welcome and like a part of the Stetson community. Stetson’s campus offers affordability, convenience, multiple living options and an enjoyable and relaxing environment.

Elder law attorneys have the opportunity to practice in many areas of the field. While they all deal with issues related to the elderly, elder law attorneys most often find themselves addressing one or more of the top issues below.