
The Business Law (J.D. Certificate) is a Certificate degree offered by Illinois Institute of Technology at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.
About Business Law (J.D. Certificate)
Business law refers to a broad spectrum of laws and practices that govern the establishment of new businesses, the raising of capital, the lending of money, the financing of projects, and a wide variety of other transactions.
Students in the J.D. Certificate in Business Law program gain a solid understanding of the basic principles of business and commercial law and gain familiarity with the increasingly complex regulatory environment that business lawyers commonly encounter in practice.
Students learn about traditional subjects such as business organizations, securities regulation, and taxation. Students can also focus on individual interests by taking elective courses such as E-Commerce, International Capital Markets, Employment Relationships, and Futures Regulation.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Business Law (J.D. Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
This program is open only to J.D. students at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Business Law (J.D. Certificate)
Business lawyers can be found in law firms, companies, and state and federal agencies. They may work for accounting firms, investment banking firms, or in-house legal departments of large corporations. They may work for federal regulatory enforcement agencies such as the SEC or IRS.
Among the possible practice areas are:
- Antitrust law
- Banking law
- Bankruptcy law
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency law
- Commercial law
- Corporate law
- Entrepreneurship and startup law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate law
- Transactional law
Tuition and Fee Information for Business Law (J.D. Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago