Each year, countries around the world grow closer together through business, education, research, and various other industries. International law involves the negotiation and enforcement of agreements between countries that may not share the same legal standards, both in criminal and civil capacities.

An extreme lack of resources coupled with a poor economic situation has made The Gambia a poor choice for those seeking a degree in higher education. Though the number of educated Gambians is on the rise, it is still far lower than the international average.

LLM is Latin for Legum Magister, signifying Master of Laws. Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program in American Law is a one-year graduate program. Foreign law graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree “LL.M. in American Law.”