LAW - Rule of Law for Development Program
The Rule of Law for Development Program (PROLAW) is your gateway to addressing critical development challenges and emerging as a leader in the evolving field of law and development.
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Answer your calling
Become a Rule of Law leader
LLM Degree
Earn an LLM (for lawyers) and gain the skills to drive legal and development reforms worldwide. Transform your career and empower change.
MJ Degree
Earn an MJ (for non-legal professionals) and gain the skills to drive legal and development reforms worldwide. Transform your career and empower change.
Online and On Campus (Italy)
Benefit from the best of both worlds: the convenience of online education and the transformative experience of studying in the heart of Rome, a pivotal global hub for international collaboration.
Application Process
The application process is simple. Apply for the upcoming fall term before the August 1 deadline. Follow the below steps. Step 1: Access the application portal Step 2: Click “start new application” Step 3: Select the calendar year in which you would like to start. a) Year b) Year Law c) Click “create application Step 4: Click “open application” Step 5: Closely review the application instructions. Be sure that under program selection, you correctly choose: a) Masters b) Rule of Law for Development LLM or MJ c) Select which fall intake you are applying for
Tuition Fees
Specialized Curriculum
Gain practical skills and global insights from top legal and development practitioners. Learn from experts with hands-on experience in advancing rule of law initiatives worldwide. Build your network, enhance your impact, and advance your career.
By The Numbers
99%
of PROLAW Graduates are Employed After Graduation
63
Countries are Represented Among PROLAW Graduates
6
Billion People Live in a Country where Rule of Law is Declining
Our Community
Director profile
How to make a better world
Professor Sorensen brings hands-on experience as a former Peace Corps volunteer, U.S. attorney, and human rights lawyer. Her lifelong commitment to justice drives her mission to empower the next generation of rule of law leaders.
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From Loyola Today
Meet two PROLAW alums advocating for justice and human rights in Africa
Nokukhanya (Khanyo) Farisè (LLM ’16) and Brenda Anugwom (LLM ’12) live and work in Africa, focusing on human rights and the law.
Learn more about Nokukhanya and Brenda
Faculty Profile
Keeping the rule of law strong
Professor Saba is a renowned expert in law and international affairs, with over 40 years of experience shaping policies in fragile states. His roles at the World Bank, UN, and EU provide unparalleled real-world insights for our students.
Learn more about Professor SabaProlaw in Rome
At the Loyola Chicago Rome Center
You will complete your spring term courses in person at Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center in Italy. LEARN MORE
Our Events
April 30, 2025: Navigating the Storm: Disruption in the Rule of Law Sector and Charting a Path Forward
May 5, 2025: Capstone course begins
August 25, 2025: Fall term begins online