Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
The LLM in Law provides a comprehensive foundation in legal theory and practice, preparing students for a U.S. bar exam or for work as a lawyer. Students take the general programme with maximum course flexibility or one of four concentrations.
Faculty: School of Law | Duration: 24 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States
Two foundational courses (Introduction to American Law and Legal Institutions; Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students) for those whose first law degree is from outside the U.S., plus electives. Concentrations: Business and Commercial Law; Health Policy and Law; Human Rights and Economic Development; Intellectual Property and Innovation.
A first professional law degree is required: a JD, or an LLB or equivalent from a recognized law school outside the U.S. English proficiency is required if the first language is not English, unless the first law degree was taught in English: TOEFL iBT 85 or higher or IELTS 6.5 or higher; TOEFL 79-84 considered with an oral interview. One letter of recommendation required (maximum two), a two-page personal statement, a resume or CV and official transcripts. LSAT not required. Rolling review; apply by April 1 for priority fall consideration; admitted students pay a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Duration: 24 credit hours
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northeastern University, United States
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