LLM Law at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The LLM is for international legal professionals who want to strengthen their work through the study of U.S. law and the American legal process. It offers an optional thesis track and certificate options in Technology Law and Entrepreneurship and in security policy and law.

Faculty: College of Law | Duration: Two semesters (optional third semester) | Intake: Applications open Sept 1; June 1 deadline (priority for fall), rolling review | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Two required courses, Introduction to the American Legal System (LLM 900) and U.S. Legal Writing (LLM 901), 3 credits each, plus over 80 electives. An optional third semester allows an externship, internship or additional bar courses.

Career pathways

Career coaching through the Office of Career Services; bar eligibility in New York and several other U.S. jurisdictions may be possible, with free Kaplan bar prep.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Personal statement, resume/CV, educational transcripts and proof of English proficiency if applicable; applicants typically hold a first law degree from abroad such as an LLB. Recommended TOEFL iBT 90+ (exams before 1/21/2026) or IELTS 6.5+; conditional admission available. Applications open Sept 1; June 1 deadline (priority for fall). No application fee. An admissions interview follows a complete application.

USD 67,180 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Two semesters at $33,590 each Source

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.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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