The Baylor Law Executive LL.M. in Litigation Management is designed exclusively for experienced, practicing lawyers seeking advanced instruction in the strategic management of litigation dockets, processes, and protocols. This unique program combines online and on-campus sessions to develop the disciplines, skills, and best practices needed to take your career to the next level and can be completed in as little as 14-months. Don’t just take it from us, see how the LL.M. program has impacted the careers of others just like you.

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GRADUATE PERSPECTIVESHere’s what in-house LL.M. graduates said when asked, “Why was the LL.M. right for you?”

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METRICS

- THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM TO COLLEAGUES

100%OF GRADUATE SURVEY RESPONSES STATED

TARA SMITHLead CounselWalmart Inc.

BRIAN JONESGeneral CounselMerrick Bank

My company’s legal spend is 82% litigation. I wanted to find a way to reduce that spend and communicate it effectively.

“ I wanted to learn from practitioners on the forefront of the largest and most difficult litigation this country has ever seen.

”ETHAN GOODWINPrincipal Legal Counsel of Litigation & ClaimsWhole Foods Market

STEPHANIE SPIVEYLead CounselWalmart Inc.

I wanted to be more effective in managing litigation for my company.

“ I really wanted to make myself invaluable to my company and deliver results in a cost-effective way.

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- THE VALUE RECEIVED WAS WORTH THE INVESTMENT

- THEY ENHANCED THEIR ABILITY TO MANAGE LITIGATION

- THEY IMPROVED IN BOTH EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS

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BENEFITSOur graduates report experiencing the following benefits as a direct outcome of their time in the program.

1. IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT: “I put the program to work right away. Throughout the program, I shared my research with our staff and we began to implement change that has immediately improved our efficiency and productivity.”

2. RAPID RETURNS: “I have experienced a very rapid return on my investment by achieving a promotion and achieving really good cost-effective measures for my employer.”

3. PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS: “The LL.M. taught me how to set up our internal legal department to handle more work in less time. That is always the ultimate goal and I have been able to be very successful.”

4. CAREER ADVANCEMENT: “I built credibility within my organization. Before the LL.M., the company would hand out all the litigation. Now the company hands it to me to run.”

RESULTS

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The LL.M. graduates serving in-house could apply the litigation management skills they learned immediately in their jobs. They noticed savings in legal spend as well as better outcomes and more efficient management of their dockets and outside

counsel. They did not have to wait until their degree course ended: the benefits were immediate and relevant.

JIM WRENCo-Director

LIZ FRALEYCo-Director

KYLE DREYERExecutive Program Coordinator

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