Fri, 22 May 2026 15:40:39 -0400 https://law.washu.edu/academics/llm-mls-jsd-programs-overview/ en-us © 2026 Navigating Gradlaw yes Washington University in St. Louis, Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO, USA 0d180605-1763-5089-8ff8-c75f48d644d4 gradlaw@wustl.edu Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law episodic false Welcome to Navigating Gradlaw, brought to you by the Graduate and International Programs office at WashU Law! Join us as our staff, professors, and students guide you through topics relevant to admissions for our LLM, MLS, JSD, and exchange programs as well as the student experience. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law gradlaw@wustl.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eq179iuc9oifvwd8rlue7te5oho0?.jpg https://law.washu.edu/academics/llm-mls-jsd-programs-overview/ Franklin's OPT Experience Join recent LLM graduate Franklin Okoro as he discusses his experience with OPT (Optional Practical Training) for international F-1 visa students, which allows him to work temporarily in the U.S. legal system following his graduation. He covers who is eligible for OPT, how to apply, and other helpful tips about the process.  

]]> Join recent LLM graduate Franklin Okoro as he discusses his experience with OPT (Optional Practical Training) for international F-1 visa students, which allows him to work temporarily in the U.S. legal system following his graduation. He covers who is eligible for OPT, how to apply, and other helpful tips about the process.  

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-18358271 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600 1799 full false Meet Dean Lindquist Join us for a conversation with Stefanie Lindquist, Nickerson Dean at WashU Law, and host Anna Donovan. Hear more about Dean Lindquist’s first year at WashU Law, her vision for legal tech and supporting creative legal minds at the school, and about life at WashU and in St. Louis.

]]> Join us for a conversation with Stefanie Lindquist, Nickerson Dean at WashU Law, and host Anna Donovan. Hear more about Dean Lindquist’s first year at WashU Law, her vision for legal tech and supporting creative legal minds at the school, and about life at WashU and in St. Louis.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-17916675 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1197 full false WashU Law Orientation, August 2025 In this episode, International and Graduate Program Coordinators Jamie Roggen and Rachael Johnson share the schedule for WashU Law's 2025 Orientation and Fundamentals of Legal Process Course. Starting from Friday, August 1 and ending Monday, August 18, they cover all of the details and events you need to know, from kickoff to Convocation!

]]> In this episode, International and Graduate Program Coordinators Jamie Roggen and Rachael Johnson share the schedule for WashU Law's 2025 Orientation and Fundamentals of Legal Process Course. Starting from Friday, August 1 and ending Monday, August 18, they cover all of the details and events you need to know, from kickoff to Convocation!

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-17698595 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500 436 full false Career and Experience: Jim Reeves In this episode, WashU Law alum Jim Reeves shares how his LLM experience influenced his professional path. From standout courses to faculty mentorship, Jim reflects on what made his time at WashU valuable and how it helped him grow his career. This is a great listen for anyone thinking about the next step in international legal education. Today's guests are Jim Reeves and Juan Del Valle.

]]> In this episode, WashU Law alum Jim Reeves shares how his LLM experience influenced his professional path. From standout courses to faculty mentorship, Jim reflects on what made his time at WashU valuable and how it helped him grow his career. This is a great listen for anyone thinking about the next step in international legal education. Today's guests are Jim Reeves and Juan Del Valle.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129743 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1169 1 15 full false Career and Experience: Juan Del Valle In this episode, WashU Law alum Juan Del Valle shares how his LLM experience shaped his legal career. Hear about the classes, community, and career support that helped him thrive—and his advice for students considering the same path—a must-listen for anyone exploring international legal education.  Today's Guests are Juan Del Valle and Jim Reeves.

]]> In this episode, WashU Law alum Juan Del Valle shares how his LLM experience shaped his legal career. Hear about the classes, community, and career support that helped him thrive—and his advice for students considering the same path—a must-listen for anyone exploring international legal education.  Today's Guests are Juan Del Valle and Jim Reeves.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129788 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1215 1 14 full false WashU Law Your Next Steps Ready to take the next step in your legal education journey? This episode guides admitted and prospective students through what comes after applying to WashU Law. Learn about enrollment steps, important deadlines, and how to prepare for your arrival on campus. A helpful roadmap to get you started.  Today's guests are Rachael Johnson and Jamie Roggen.

]]> Ready to take the next step in your legal education journey? This episode guides admitted and prospective students through what comes after applying to WashU Law. Learn about enrollment steps, important deadlines, and how to prepare for your arrival on campus. A helpful roadmap to get you started.  Today's guests are Rachael Johnson and Jamie Roggen.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129378 Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 705 1 13 full false MLS Student Experience: Dave Howell What’s it like to pursue a Master of Legal Studies at WashU Law? In this episode, current student Dave Howell shares his experience in the MLS program—from balancing studies with a career to how the degree is enhancing his work. Don't miss this firsthand perspective if you’re considering the MLS path.  Today's guests are Jim Reeves and David Howell.

]]> What’s it like to pursue a Master of Legal Studies at WashU Law? In this episode, current student Dave Howell shares his experience in the MLS program—from balancing studies with a career to how the degree is enhancing his work. Don't miss this firsthand perspective if you’re considering the MLS path.  Today's guests are Jim Reeves and David Howell.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16541137 Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1011 1 12 full false LLM Alumni Discuss Student Experiences What’s it like to study law at WashU? In this episode, LLM alumni share their personal experiences—from adjusting to life in St. Louis to navigating coursework and building a career after graduation. Hear honest insights and advice from graduates who’ve been where you are now. Today's guests are Frank and Rumi - WashU Law Alumni.

]]> What’s it like to study law at WashU? In this episode, LLM alumni share their personal experiences—from adjusting to life in St. Louis to navigating coursework and building a career after graduation. Hear honest insights and advice from graduates who’ve been where you are now. Today's guests are Frank and Rumi - WashU Law Alumni.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129584 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1368 1 11 full false LLM Alumni Discuss Careers and Coursework Wondering how an LLM from WashU Law can shape your future? In this episode, alumni reflect on their academic experiences and how the program helped them launch or advance their legal careers. Hear about course highlights, skill development, and real-world impact from those who’ve been through it.

]]> Wondering how an LLM from WashU Law can shape your future? In this episode, alumni reflect on their academic experiences and how the program helped them launch or advance their legal careers. Hear about course highlights, skill development, and real-world impact from those who’ve been through it.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16497903 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1320 1 10 full false Navigating the Visa Process Not sure where to start with your student visa? This episode walks international students through the visa process for studying at WashU Law. From key steps and documentation to common questions and support services, we break it down so you can feel confident and prepared every step of the way.  Today's guests Rachael Johnson and Jeanne Pizzaro.

]]> Not sure where to start with your student visa? This episode walks international students through the visa process for studying at WashU Law. From key steps and documentation to common questions and support services, we break it down so you can feel confident and prepared every step of the way.  Today's guests Rachael Johnson and Jeanne Pizzaro.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16794175 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 629 1 9 full false The Benefits of a Transnational Lawyer What does it mean to be a transnational lawyer in today’s world? This episode explores the global reach of legal practice and how an international education at WashU Law prepares students to work across borders. Hear how you can gain the skills and perspective to stand out in a global legal market.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle, Mike Koby, and Jim Reeves.

]]> What does it mean to be a transnational lawyer in today’s world? This episode explores the global reach of legal practice and how an international education at WashU Law prepares students to work across borders. Hear how you can gain the skills and perspective to stand out in a global legal market.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle, Mike Koby, and Jim Reeves.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129369 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600 678 1 8 full false I-20 Documentation Requirements Understand what you need to secure your I-20. This episode breaks down the essential documentation and steps international students must complete to receive their I-20 form—an important part of securing your student visa and starting your journey at WashU Law.  Today's guests are Jamie Roggen and Rachael  Johnson.

]]> Understand what you need to secure your I-20. This episode breaks down the essential documentation and steps international students must complete to receive their I-20 form—an important part of securing your student visa and starting your journey at WashU Law.  Today's guests are Jamie Roggen and Rachael  Johnson.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129473 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 515 1 7 full false Opportunities Outside The Classroom Explore how WashU Law supports your growth beyond academics. This episode highlights the wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities—from legal clinics and competitions to student organizations and networking events—that enrich the law school experience and prepare you for a global legal career.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle, Mike Koby, and Jim Reeves. 

]]> Explore how WashU Law supports your growth beyond academics. This episode highlights the wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities—from legal clinics and competitions to student organizations and networking events—that enrich the law school experience and prepare you for a global legal career.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle, Mike Koby, and Jim Reeves. 

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16403557 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600 947 1 6 full false The Two-Year LLM Program Looking for more time to adjust before diving into U.S. legal studies? This episode explores WashU Law’s 2-Year LLM Program, designed for international students who want to strengthen their legal English and academic skills before starting the full LLM curriculum. Discover how this unique path can help you succeed with confidence.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle and Mark Bass.

]]> Looking for more time to adjust before diving into U.S. legal studies? This episode explores WashU Law’s 2-Year LLM Program, designed for international students who want to strengthen their legal English and academic skills before starting the full LLM curriculum. Discover how this unique path can help you succeed with confidence.  Today's guests are Juan Del Valle and Mark Bass.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16403562 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1111 1 5 full false The Intensive Legal English Program What will it be like studying law in English? This episode introduces WashU Law’s Intensive Legal English Program—a foundational course designed to boost your legal language skills before you begin your degree. Hear how international students build confidence in legal reading, writing, and speaking, and set themselves up for academic success.  Today's guests are Mark Bass and Juan Del Valle.

]]> What will it be like studying law in English? This episode introduces WashU Law’s Intensive Legal English Program—a foundational course designed to boost your legal language skills before you begin your degree. Hear how international students build confidence in legal reading, writing, and speaking, and set themselves up for academic success.  Today's guests are Mark Bass and Juan Del Valle.

]]> Graduate and International Programs, WashU Law Buzzsprout-16129358 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1226 1 4 full false Online LLM and MLS Programs Curious about earning your law degree online? This episode explores WashU Law’s Online LLM and MLS programs—flexible, rigorous, and designed for professionals worldwide. Learn how these programs balance academic excellence with real-world convenience, and how you can tailor your studies to fit your goals.  Today's guests are Tim Beck and Alison Roberts. 

]]> Curious about earning your law degree online? This episode explores WashU Law’s Online LLM and MLS programs—flexible, rigorous, and designed for professionals worldwide. Learn how these programs balance academic excellence with real-world convenience, and how you can tailor your studies to fit your goals.  Today's guests are Tim Beck and Alison Roberts. 

]]> Gradlaw Buzzsprout-16127971 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600 887 1 3 full false International Admissions to WashU Law Considering law school in the U.S.? This episode offers a clear overview of the international admissions process at WashU Law. Learn about application requirements, available support resources, and how WashU Law assists international students in transitioning to legal studies in the U.S. Whether you’re exploring LLM programs or other legal education opportunities, this episode provides valuable insights to guide your journey.  Today's guests are Emma Steckelberg and Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine.

]]> Considering law school in the U.S.? This episode offers a clear overview of the international admissions process at WashU Law. Learn about application requirements, available support resources, and how WashU Law assists international students in transitioning to legal studies in the U.S. Whether you’re exploring LLM programs or other legal education opportunities, this episode provides valuable insights to guide your journey.  Today's guests are Emma Steckelberg and Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine.

]]> Gradlaw Buzzsprout-16127698 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600 779 1 2 full false Curricula and LLM Programs Thinking about an LLM? This episode discusses how WashU Law's programs are designed to support international students and career goals. From flexible curricula and hands-on learning to global perspectives and tech integration, get an inside look at how WashU Law will prepare you for what’s next in law.  Today's guests are Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine and Emma Steckelberg.

]]> Thinking about an LLM? This episode discusses how WashU Law's programs are designed to support international students and career goals. From flexible curricula and hands-on learning to global perspectives and tech integration, get an inside look at how WashU Law will prepare you for what’s next in law.  Today's guests are Jeanne Heil-Chapdelaine and Emma Steckelberg.

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