Earn a juris doctorate (JD) law degree or a bachelor of laws (LLB) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association. Some schools with LLM programs permit students with business or other degrees to enroll in LLM programs if they have taken several law classes.
Gain admission to an accredited LLM program and complete an orientation course before beginning. Some schools require at least a 3.3 grade point average and admittance to the state bar where you live and work.
Speak to a financial aid counselor and complete any financial aid paperwork if you need assistance paying for your degree. Your employer may also contribute or reimburse all or part of the tuition. Check with your human resources department for more information.
Earn at least 24 credits of coursework, write a thesis dissertation and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average while you are in the program. Part of the credits will be in a concentration, such as financial planning or wealth management, but others will be electives.
Graduate from the online LLM program. Submit your certification application, transcripts and other required paperwork to the professional organization that oversees your specialization.
Take and pass the certification exam for your specialization, such as the Accredited Financial Analyst--Financial Analyst Designate certification exam or the Master Project Manager--Legal Analyst certification exam.