Master of Laws (LLM)

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#384

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 54,800 / Program

Apply DateFebruary 15, 2022

Next IntakeJanuary 1, 2022

Master of Laws (LLM)

About

The general LLM's dynamic co-op program provides the most flexibility for students to take the courses they want in pursuit of their professional interests and personal aspirations. Many LLM students also choose the general program to qualify for a bar examination in one of the United States jurisdictions (Massachusetts or New York, for example) that admit lawyers trained outside the U.S. Whether you are a U.S. or internationally trained lawyer looking for individualized professional growth or to become a candidate for a U.S. bar exam, Northeastern’s general program offers what you need to do what you want: to advance your professional goals and to make a difference in the world.

You'll shape your own experiences in this program—drawing from an industry-informed curriculum in three areas: Intellectual Property and Technology Law, International Business Law, and Bar Examination Preparation Law.

A concentration in Health Policy and Law to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need for one of today’s hottest practice areas
A concentration in Human Rights to prepare you to take on the global challenge of rights abuses
A concentration in International Business Law to aid you to practice in the complex and constantly evolving world of business across national borders
A concentration in Law and Economic Development to position yourself as a lawyer working in support of economic development
A concentration in Intellectual Property and Innovation

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Unique Features

Program offers a full-time co-op experience
Students may complete an optional independent research project
Students may opt for the general LLM or specialize in one of four available concentrations
Graduates qualify for the bar examination in jurisdictions that admit lawyers trained outside the U.S.
Boston location offers access to one of the most sophisticated legal markets in the United States
NU School of Law ranked #1 for practical training

The online Master of Laws (LLM) program helps working lawyers master the complexities of the U.S. law environment and global practice of law in a flexible learning format. To learn more about the program and download a free brochure, please visit the online LLM site.

Program offers a full-time co-op experience
Students may complete an optional independent research project
Students may opt for the general LLM or specialize in one of four available concentrations
Graduates qualify for the bar examination in jurisdictions that admit lawyers trained outside the U.S.
Boston location offers access to one of the most sophisticated legal markets in the United States
NU School of Law ranked #1 for practical training

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Personal statement, resume, and official transcripts in sealed envelopes
One letter of recommendation
Score report for the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants whose native language is not English

English Requirements

PTEMin 76
IELTSMin 8
TOEFLMin 108

English Program Requirements

Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

1.Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2.Submit all required materials
Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.
3.Check your application status
Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston

Go to Official Website