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1 Arnold S. Rosenberg Assistant Dean Thomas Jefferson School of Law 1155 Island Ave. San Diego, California arosenberg@tjsl.edu Tel. 619-297-9700 ext. 4214

2 What is Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL)? Independent law school in San Diego, California Founded in 1969, fully accredited by the American Bar Association One of about 200 members of the AALS 1000+ students

3 New TJSL campus, 1155 Island Ave., San Diego, California 92101 8-story building in downtown San Diego, 9 th largest US city Completed Jan. 2011 Most technologically advanced law school building in the US Construction cost: $90 million Restaurants, entertainment, famous beaches, world-class golf nearby Two hours south of Los Angeles

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5 Graduate Programs – Post-J.D. Residential LL.M. Programs LL.M. in American Legal Studies Summer LL.M. Program in American Legal Studies LL.M. in International Trade & Investment Online International Tax and Financial Services Program LL.M. J.S.M. Online J.S.D. (Doctorate)

6 Requirements to Practice Law in California U.S. applicants: 4 years college + 3 years law school Non-U.S. applicants: First law degree in home country Evaluation of transcript by authorized credential evaluation service 20 U.S. law school credits Must include at least four Bar-tested subjects (12 credits) including Professional Responsibility (Ethics) Three credits = 35 hours of instruction per American Bar Association rules California Bar examination & Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) Character & Fitness (“Moral Character Determination”) Swearing-in

7 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM IN AMERICAN LEGAL STUDIES Fastest way to earn 20 credits from an ABA-approved U.S. law school Satisfies California requirements for U.S. legal education Inexpensive, cost-effective Continuity and follow-up after your summer study Complete your LL.M. in November with part-time online classes Online preparation course for February 2012 California Bar examination available that includes live instruction, practice exam questions

8 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM FACULTY Prof. Thomas Golden, J.D. UCLA, full-time TJSL faculty Introduction to U.S. Law Timothy O’Brien, J.D. Harvard, former partner, Coudert Brothers and Senior Counsel, Kim & Chang Contracts, Business Associations Prof. Jasper Kim, J.D. Rutgers, full-time faculty at Ewha Womans University, Seoul; Visiting Scholar, Harvard Law School, 2011-2012 Torts, Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility Prof. Steven Semeraro, J.D. Stanford, full-time TJSL faculty Property Jennifer Cooper, J.D. Seattle Legal Writing Workshop Prof. William Slomanson (fall), LL.M. Columbia, full-time TJSL faculty Civil Procedure Randy Berholtz (fall), J.D. Yale, former partner, Cooley Godward LLP Intellectual Property

9 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM – AVAILABLE HOUSING Vantaggio Residence Entrada Apartments Housing assistance

10 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Intro to US Law, May 17-June 7, Tues. only Legal Writing Workshop, 4 days: June 23, 24, 25, 27 First Session, June 28-July 22: Contracts, Constitutional Law, Property Exam Period: July 25-26 Second Session, July 28-Aug. 21: Professional Responsibility, Torts, Business Associations Exam Period: Aug. 24-25 Fall online course, Sep. 6-Nov. 30: Available courses include Civil Procedure I, Income Taxation, Intellectual Property “Bar Secrets” course, October-January (additional charge)

11 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM EXPENSES (US dollars) Tuition + housing: $29,800 Books: $1,850 (estimated) Health insurance: $164 (estimated) Plus other living expenses and transportation to and from San Diego For online courses, students will need a computer with broadband Internet access and speakers or headphones. Microphone and webcam are strongly recommended.

12 SUMMER LL.M. PROGRAM IN AMERICAN LEGAL STUDIES – HOW TO APPLY Download application and instructions at www.tjsl.edu/Graduate/SummerLLM Send transcript of prior law study + application form + personal statement (MS Word preferred) to arosenberg@tjsl.edu

13 Questions? Want to apply? WWW.TJSL.EDU/GRADUATE/SUMMERLLM Korea Representative: Jasper (Ju-Hong) Kim Associate Professor Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies and School of Law Seoul, Korea Email: tjslkorea@gmail.com Skype Name: sirnykim Tel.: 010.7298.4711 U.S.: Arnold S. Rosenberg Assistant Dean Thomas Jefferson School of Law 1155 Island Ave. San Diego, California 92101 Email: arosenberg@tjsl.edu Tel. (direct): 619-961-4214 Tel. (mobile): 760-705-7717


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