Online Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
Learn to Identify, Assess, and Mitigate Risks Impacting Organizations
Financial institutions and other businesses need protection from legal and financial risks while ensuring they operate within regulatory boundaries. The online Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Financial Compliance and Risk Management degree program at Albany Law allows lawyers to expand their practice in this growing field.
Albany Law’s entirely online LL.M. in Risk Management and Financial Compliance offers maximum convenience. Coupled with flexible pacing and asynchronous classes, the program allows students—working professionals seeking to advance—to earn a specialized advanced law degree without putting their careers on pause.
Our curriculum positions students for long-term success through courses that respond to and engage with the industry's continually evolving rules and regulations. Rooted in practicality, assignments mirror real-world situations to prepare lawyers to face current challenges—and those yet to come.
Why Earn an Online LL.M. in Financial Compliance and Risk Management Through Albany Law?
Choosing a law school is personal. Choosing Albany Law School is easy. As the oldest independent law institution in the country, our track record of educational excellence speaks for itself. When you enroll here, you benefit from:
Knowledge Sharing and Diverse Perspectives
Your academic growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. That’s why we designed specialized classes for lawyers and professionals in different roles. Your peers bring their unique experiences and points of view into each conversation, allowing you to widen your understanding and make connections across disciplines.
Exceptional Value at a Competitive Cost
We balance affordability and quality. You earn an LL.M. in Financial Compliance and Risk Management at a school accredited by the American Bar Association and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, all at a price point you can afford. Moreover, when you enroll, you’re automatically offered a scholarship of up to $460 per credit.
Guidance From Expert Faculty
Bring us your challenging questions, your niche interests, and your big ideas. Our faculty members possess real-world knowledge and insights to help you find the answers and bring your ideas to fruition. They are legal leaders in a range of industries, from banking, insurance, and wealth management to financial technology, energy, and corporate governance.
Program Details
Our financial compliance and risk management LL.M. program gives you the tools and knowledge to advance and thrive in your career. We equip you with an understanding of the latest industry-specific laws, putting you on a path to success. The program’s rigorous coursework—including opportunities to work on assignments mirroring real industry problems—ensures you’re a competitive candidate in the job market.
Throughout the seven-week online courses, students learn from succinct video lectures and a variety of other learning materials. They can progress through the program at their own pace with the option to complete the L.L.M. degree in as little as one year.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers fundamental substantive and procedural law of business transactions impacting organizations across industries. It equips students with an understanding of discipline-specific research, analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving skills applicable to their careers. Students graduate with effective legal communication abilities, both written and oral. They have the insight to exercise proper professional and ethical responsibilities with clients and organizational leaders across business sectors.
Courses include:
- The Compliance Officer: Risk Management & Compliance Obligations
- The Compliance Officer: Advanced Issues Impacting International Organizations
- Technology & Financial Markets: FinTech & Big Data Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & the Law
- Financial Crimes
- Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes, and Internal Investigations
- Compliance in the Retail Customer Relationship
- Introduction to Financial Institutions, Products, Professionals & Associated Regulatory Structure
- Introduction to Banking Regulation
- Introduction to Broker-Dealer Regulation
- Introduction to Investment Advisor Regulation
- Introduction to the Insurance Regulation
Elective courses may be taken from other disciplines, such as:
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Health Law and Healthcare Compliance
- Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy
We want to see you thrive while earning your LL.M. degree. That means making the most out of the invaluable resources Albany Law has to offer. As an online student, you can access services like the Career and Professional Development Center, Wellness and Counseling Services, student clubs and organizations, and the Law Library.
The School’s Board of Trustees sets tuition rates annually. The LL.M. in Financial Compliance and Risk Management tuition rate is $2,111 per credit for the 2025-26 school year.
We invest in your success through a scholarship of up to $460 per credit, which is automatically granted when you enroll at Albany Law School. The $460 per credit scholarship amounts to a savings of $11,040 over the course of the LL.M. program, drastically reducing the cost of attendance.
Learn more about tuition or contact Graduate Admissions via email or phone at (518) 445-2365.
The online LL.M. in Financial Compliance and Risk Management degree program requires that all applicants possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.
A complete application to the program includes the following materials:
- Electronic application
- Resume
- Statement of Interest answering the following:
- Why have you chosen Albany Law School and this particular program of study?
- How will your selected program of study advance your career objectives?
- How will your contributions as a student enhance the overall learning community?
- One letter of recommendation (maximum of four) from faculty, supervisor, or client who can address the applicant's academic and intellectual abilities.
- Transcripts from all colleges, professional or technical, and law schools applicant has attended.
What Can You Do With a Financial Compliance and Risk Management Law Degree?
The financial services, insurance, and real estate industries account for 20% of the U.S. GDP—and growing. An LL.M. degree from Albany Law can help open the door to long-term career opportunities in this high-demand sector, as well as within regulation and policy positions.
Besides advancing as lawyers specializing in financial regulation, Albany graduates can expect to find rewarding jobs as:
- Banking Regulators
- CIOs at Financial Services Firms
- Compliance Officers
- COOs
- VPs of Risk Management
Job Overview: Corporate Finance Lawyer
Median Salary: $252,631
Job Growth: N/A
Years of Work Experience Required: N/A
Entry-Level Education Required: Master’s
Job Overview: Investment Compliance Officer
Median Salary: $98,949
Job Growth: N/A
Years of Work Experience Required: N/A
Entry-Level Education Required: Bachelor’s, master’s preferred
Job Overview: Vice President of Risk Management
Median Salary: $290,000
Job Growth: N/A
Years of Work Experience Required: N/A
Entry-Level Education Required: Bachelor’s, master’s preferred
“I wanted to see the big picture and understand the legal frameworks of the financial industry which govern financial processes. After being in the industry for some time I wanted to get a specialized degree to gain insights into how the laws effectuate the processes in order to gain a holistic view of how the industry operates. This led me to Albany Law School.”
Alison Brown-Royer, Financial Compliance and Risk Management (LLM) online
Build Your Expertise in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
Ready to learn, grow, and become an expert? Our LL.M. online program can help you attain your dream job and achieve your professional goals. Take the next step by starting your application today or contacting us for more information.
Accreditation
Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the American Bar Association (which accredits only J.D. programs).
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518-445-2365
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