Government and industry operate in a complex world of rules. Your skills in navigating the latest regulations and related compliance can help you map a strong career opportunity.

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management is a post-JD master's degree program tailored for attorneys seeking to develop or sharpen a special expertise in transactional law or compliance. You'll learn the practical skills for advising clients on best practices across a wide range of industries. Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to sit for compliance industry examinations.

Related Programs

Curriculum

This program offers in-depth training in compliance, including courses in business planning, securities regulation, corporate compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Students must complete a total of 24 credit hours. This fully online program is designed to be completed in 5 terms. Students can start in the fall, spring, or summer.

Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required
LAW 839	Corporate Compliance	2
LAW 929	Enterprise Risk Management	2
LAW 995	LLM Thesis	4
Elective Options		16
Total Hours		24

Elective Options Samples

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
LAW 808	Governance, Ethics, & Compliance	3
LAW 812	Financial Institution Regulation	2
LAW 816	Racial Justice Seminar Series	3
LAW 817	Compliance and Securities Regulation	3
LAW 820	Compliance and Culture	2
LAW 821	International Business Transactions	2
LAW 823	Privacy and Security of Corporate Information	2
LAW 829	Global Compliance	2
LAW 832	Contracts	3
LAW 835	Compliance Training Methods	3
LAW 836	Compliance Seminar Series	1
LAW 837	Breach Incident Management and Reporting	3
LAW 838	European Union Privacy Law	3
LAW 839	Corporate Compliance	2
LAW 857	Leadership and Strategy	3
LAW 858	Cybersecurity Management	2-3
LAW 874	Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)	3
LAW 923	Privacy Program Management	2
LAW 924	Conducting Internal Investigations	2
LAW 925	Drafting Policies and Procedures	3
LAW 929	Enterprise Risk Management	2
LAW 930	Leadership and Management Seminar Series	1

Suggested Sequence of Courses

The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework.  An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study.  Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.

Plan of Study Grid

Term 1		Hours
LAW 839	Corporate Compliance	2
LAW 929	Enterprise Risk Management	2
	Hours	4
Term 2
Electives		3
Electives		2
	Hours	5
Term 3
Electives		3
Electives		2
Electives		2
	Hours	7
Term 4
Electives		2
Electives		2
	Hours	4
Term 5
LAW 995	LLM Thesis	4
	Hours	4
	Total Hours	24

Education Immersion Weekends

In addition to the required curriculum, students are highly encouraged to travel to Loyola's Chicago campus during their tenure in the program for an Education Immersion Weekend (EIW). Each year a current event topic is selected which intersects with our Child, Compliance, and Health Law Programs to present significant findings and similarities from a legal perspective. During the weekend, students gather in person to workshop,  thesis/capstone project, attend experiential learning workshops, and meet with faculty, students and alumni. This event provides students an opportunity to further network and connect with faculty, students, staff, and alumni.

CCB Exams

Students who earn an MJ in Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management are eligible to sit for CCB examinations. For more information on the exams, see the webpage for your interest area - healthcare, corporate.

Degree Requirements

To earn an LLM in Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management, students must complete a total of 24 credit hours, including two final program project courses. Students are encouraged to attend Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola's Water Tower campus. Visit the Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. Full course descriptions are available here.

Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations

Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Analyze ways in which governmental, institutional, and professional policies directly and indirectly influence various business sectors and can give rise to ethical or compliance violations;
• Integrate laws and regulations to operational policies and procedures to yield best practice and affirm ethical business conduct;
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for clients across industries;
• Develop skills and knowledge necessary to pass the Compliance Certification Board Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification exam (for students enrolled in the compliance certificate);
• Communicate according to professional and credible manner; and
• Serve as a compliance professional across industries.