To obtain the LL.M. degree, students must spend the entire academic year in full-time residence and satisfactorily complete a course of study consisting of a minimum of 23 credits and a maximum of 27 credits in one academic year. The forgoing minimum and maximum include the one credit assigned for completion of the portion of the Legal Research, Writing and Analysis course that takes place during Orientation. As an academic matter, all LL.M. degree candidates must register for at least nine to 10 credits in the fall term, at least eight to 10 credits in the spring term, and at least two credits in the winter term. In some cases, different minimums may apply for visa purposes. Students typically enroll in nine to 11 credits in each of the fall and spring terms and two to three credits in the winter term. Any questions about academic requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Office