Online LL.M. Newsletter

Dear Online LL.M. Community,

I'm delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to ALL of our 2024 graduates! (Please find a complete name listing below). Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and I'm confident you're well-prepared for the exciting journey ahead.

As you continue your legal education and path to the bar exam, our program remains committed to supporting you—and all current students and alumni—every step of the way. In this issue, we're featuring the various resources we offer to help you along your path to preparing for the bar. From a mini bar prep course and curated content to keep you informed to a Bar Provider Webinar Series, we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.

Best Regards,

Margaret Ioannides, J.D., M.S.F.S.

Assistant Dean for Online LL.M. Programs

University of Dayton School of Law

Welcome New Students!

The World is Our Classroom ...

We’re excited to share that we have 47 new students joining our Online LL.M. Program.

As a program welcoming minds from all over the globe, we pride ourselves in the diversity of our student population. Check out all the exciting places our Online LL.M. Flyers represent.

Bar Prep Essentials

Maximize your bar exam prep with resources offered exclusively by UDSL:

Bar Prep, Bite-Sized

OUR PROVEN STRATEGY TO HELP YOU PREP FOR THE BAR

With upcoming exams in February and July 2025, now is the perfect time to start prepping. Under the guidance of Professor Tommy Sangchompuphen, our Mini Bar Prep Course offers a wealth of resources and expert advice designed to boost your confidence.

This course is absolutely free for our Online LL.M. graduates, so don't miss out on this golden opportunity to supercharge your bar exam prep.

Want a taste of what this course offers? Click here to access a free sample.

The NextGen Bar

IT'S COMING! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The bar exam is about to get a major makeover. The NCBE's NextGen Bar Exam is a more practical assessment that better reflects the skills needed for today's legal landscape. It emphasizes problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to apply legal knowledge to real-world scenarios.

The NextGen Bar Exam is likely to become the standard bar exam for many states in the United States. Want to learn more about this exciting shift? Check out our latest article that provides a deep dive into the exam — and follow along with us as updates are announced.

FREE WEBINAR SERIES:

Your Guide to U.S. Bar Exam Preparation

Are you a Dayton Online LL.M. student or graduate considering the U.S. bar exam? This exclusive four-part webinar series is your one-stop shop for navigating the journey.

Each session features 30 minutes of insightful content, followed by a discussion on how each provider's course can help you prepare for the bar exam.

Visit your Canvas Class Site for more information and to Register.

Only available to Dayton Online LL.M. students and graduates.

Webinar Topics:

September 18 @ 12 pm ET

Which Bar Should I Take? Understanding Jurisdictional Choices for LL.M. Students

(Presented by BARBRI)

September 24 @ 12 pm ET

Crafting a Study Plan for Bar Exam Success

(Presented by Themis Bar Review)

October 2 @ 12 pm ET

Building U.S. Legal Writing and Exam Skills for LL.M. Students

(Presented by Kaplan Bar Review)

October 9 @ 12 pm ET

Preparing for the Bar Exam: Study Strategies for LL.M. Students

(Presented by Helix Bar Review)

Improving Your Legal English

Legal English Workshop with Legal Lingua

Join us for a FREE one-hour webinar co-hosted by Dayton Law's Online LL.M. Program and Legal English training provider Legal Lingua.

Legal Lingua provides Legal English training globally to support lawyers in refining their English for professional and academic contexts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into Dayton Law's Online LL.M. Program and special pricing for Legal English training opportunities for webinar participants and Dayton Law Online LL.M. students and graduates.

To better understand your needs, we invite you to complete this quick survey about your interest in Legal English training.

LEGAL ENGLISH WORKSHOP

Wed., October 30th

12:00 noon ET

Featured Flyer

Professor Ann Charles Watts

Meet Professor Ann Charles Watts, a new faculty member in our Online LL.M. Program. As a previous Dayton Law School graduate herself, Professor Watts has a passion for student success and specializes in Estate Planning, Probate & Nonprofit Law.

Her course, Trusts and Estates (LAW 4024) is undergoing exciting updates for the upcoming academic year, ensuring you receive the most relevant and up-to-date legal education. Stay tuned for more exciting info to come!

Celebrating Our Flyers

We're pleased to introduce the 2024 graduates from our Online LL.M. Program! These dedicated individuals from all over the world have successfully completed their advanced legal studies and are now equipped to make a significant impact in their respective fields:

Bahodir Abdulhakov

Andrea Agnese

Deeksha Arya

Cynthia Mma Azor

Ernesto Xavier Béjar Andrade

Eufemia Judith Bowles

Kaiyi Katherine Chan

Chan Woo Cho

Hye Ran Cho

ByungCheol Choi

Yun Hee Chung

Kevin Patrick Connolly

Andrea d'Anna

Ingrid Porphirio de Santi

Almudena Del Castillo Santamaría

Facundo Fabian Fanego

Valeria Angela Fernández Rodríguez

Giovanna Gamas Giuntini

Carlos Leonardo Guarín Herrera

Jaejin Han

Melanie Simha Hanouna

Caroline Pestana Lowery

José Massaque Sumbo Iege

Ionașcu Alexandru-Mihai

Hyea Yoon Jung

Kido Kim

Heekwon Koo

Byungjun Kwak

Bohee Lee

Danny Lopez

Andrea Nicolle Lopez O'Brien

Soomin Lyu

Qiuyue Mao

Danny Kolker Mora Cedeño

Luis Mora Mariduena

Yohanna Souza Muniz

Lena Wafaa Namilikonda

Lam-Nathalie Nguyen

Jinwoo Park

Mi-yeon Park

Pegah Pornouri

Marianna Quirós Fonseca

Maria Eduarda Gutierrez Ratto do Rosario

Valéria Matos Santolim

Catharina Jesus da Silva

Jorge Henrique Silva de Melo

Elena Sulhan

Tsolmon Sumberzul

Jessica Rosa Villar Alí

Heebeom Yang

Myung Ho Yoo

Let's Celebrate Your Achievements

We love celebrating the achievements of our Online LL.M. community ... and that means you too!

Our prospective students, current students, alumni, and faculty have all expressed interest in knowing more about our community's successes and accomplishments. If you have a new position, accolade, or professional achievement you'd like to share, please let us know.

Share your celebrations using this form, and we will be in touch to confirm approval before use. You will be required to sign in to Google using your udayton.edu account. Otherwise, email us directly.

Share an Achievement

Key Dates

Oct 10 - Oct 20: Midterms
Oct 11: UDSL Education Law Symposium
Oct 23 - Oct 26: AILA Central Florida Conference
Oct 30: Legal English Webinar
Nov 1: Priority Deadline for Spring 2025
Dec 2: Standard Deadline for Spring 2025
Dec 4 - Dec 12: Final Exams
Jan 13, 2025: Spring Semester 2025 Starts

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