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.
Answer your calling: BECOME A RULE OF LAW LEADER
Discover the Benefits of PROLAW
Why PROLAW stands out:
- Unique, skills-based master’s degrees for real-world impact.
- Expert-led, specialized curriculum with a close-knit cohort experience.
- The perfect blend of flexible online learning and immersive study in Rome, Italy.
- Access to a global network and powerful career opportunities.
LLM Degree
Earn an LLM—designed for lawyers—and develop advanced skills to lead legal and development reforms globally. Advance your career and become a catalyst for positive change.
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MJ Degree
Earn a Master of Jurisprudence (MJ)—designed for non-legal professionals—and build the expertise to lead legal and development reforms globally. Advance your career and become a catalyst for positive change.
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Online and On Campus (Italy)
Experience the best of online flexibility and immersive study in Rome, Italy - a global hub for international cooperation. Benefit from PROLAW’s partnerships with top institutions through lectures, events, and internship opportunities.
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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.
Application Process
The application process is simple. Apply for the upcoming fall term before the August 1 deadline. Our next intake is Fall 2026 (starting August 31, 2026).
Tuition & Support
Discover our tuition rates and explore a variety of scholarships and financial aid options designed to make your goals attainable.
By The Numbers
94%
of PROLAW graduates are employed post-2025 sector disruption
65
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.
Learn more about Professor Sorensen
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.
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Faculty Videos
PROLAW Faculty Bites
Get to know our distinguished faculty - practitioners who have led rule of law initiatives around the globe. They bring real-world knowledge, practical skills, and invaluable mentorship to every class, empowering students to make a global impact.
Watch the SeriesProlaw 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
October 24, 2025: The Rule of Law and the American Experiment (Symposium)
January 19, 2026: Spring term begins (in person at the Rome Center Campus)
April 30, 2026: PROLAW online information session