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Dual JD/LLM in Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For complete immersion in the legal systems of South, East, and Southeast Asia, BU Law JD students can spend their entire third year as a full-time student in Singapore pursuing an LLM in Asian Legal Studies at Asia’s “global law school,” the National University of Singapore (NUS). This program is available only to qualified third-year students, and instruction is offered entirely in English.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

To be eligible for the program, BU Law students will need to complete four terms of residency, as well as complete their upper-class writing, professional responsibility, and practical skills requirements prior to departure. There are no prerequisites for the program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Formal admissions to the program are processed through the Graduate & International Programs office at the School of Law. Students apply during the spring term for programs in the upcoming academic year.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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