Browse full definitions for every LL term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˌɛl ˌɛl ˈbiː/
She earned her LL.B. before pursuing a career as a legal advisor.
LL.B. is a traditional law degree designation used primarily outside the United States; it is important to distinguish it from professional law degrees such as the J.D.
/ˌɛlˌɛlˈɛm/
She earned her LL.M. in international human rights law to specialize her legal expertise.
The abbreviation 'LL.M.' stands for the Latin 'Legum Magister'; the double 'L' denotes the plural form of 'lex' (law). It is customary to use the periods and capitalization as shown but variations exist.
/ˌɛlˌɛlˈsiː/
The entrepreneur formed an LLC to protect personal assets from business debts.
Often favored for its flexibility and liability protection, an LLC requires compliance with state-specific statutes and formalities.
/ˌɛlˌɛlˈpiː/
The law firm was structured as an LLP to protect partners from personal liability.
Use LLP when specifying business entities in legal documents to clarify liability limitations and management structure.
