International LLM Programs

American Law

This full-time program integrates foreign lawyers into BU Law’s J.D. curriculum. It is ideally suited for students who seek an “immersion" experience in common law studies, the flexibility to select from the school’s 190+ course offering and first-hand exposure to America’s #1 teaching faculty. Students can pursue optional concentrations in International Business Practice, Intellectual Property and Taxation.

Application Deadline: April 15
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: Completed application; $75.00 application fee; two letters of recommendation, including one from a law professor; personal statement of interest; CV; candidates must have first degree in law, or its equivalent, from outside the U.S.; a certified English translation must accompany foreign transcripts, and a minimum TOEFL: 600/250/100; minimum IELTS: 7.0; minimum ILEC (International Certificate of Legal English): B2

Graduate Program Subject: American Law
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: One academic year, September - May
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $43278/yr
Non-Resident Per Credit: $43278/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-353-5323
Contact Email: bullm@bu.edu
Contact Website: www.bu.edu/law

American Law

Our program provides foreign-trained lawyers with the knowledge needed to master American legal discourse, to practice law in the United States and to enhance their lawyering skills for practice in their home countries. The rich intellectual experience extends beyond the classroom, as the opportunities for scholarly engagement are virtually limitless. Graduates of our program will emerge as more effective and confident transnational lawyers.

Application Deadline: June 30
Application Fee: $70
Requirements: Hold the equivalent of a J.D. from a foreign university; and Have a minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 100 and a minimum of 25 on each of the four sections, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0. For candidates whose native and working language is English and whose first degree in law is from a college or university in a country where both the language of instruction and the native language is English, the language proficiency examination requirement may be waived.

Graduate Program Subject: American Law
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: One year
Part-Time: Up to two years
Tuition Resident: $49976/yr
Non-Resident: $49976/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 718-780-0626
Contact Email: julie.sculli@brooklaw.edu
Contact Website: www.brooklaw.edu/academics/LLM/Overview.aspx

American Law

Application Deadline: April 30
Application Fee: $60

Graduate Program Subject: American Law
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: One year
Part-Time: Two years
Non-Resident: $33,064/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 412-396-6282
Contact Email: koehler@duq.edu
Contact Website: www.duq.edu/law/academics/llm/

Boston College School of Law

General

The program is intended primarily for lawyers and law graduates from other countries. Students design their own program of study, drawing on courses in our regular curriculum.

Application Deadline: April 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: Applicants must have either (a) graduated from a U.S. law school that is approved by the American Bar Association, (b) obtained a full degree in law from a non-U.S. university or (c) be admitted to practice law in a country other than the U.S. Applicants whose native language is not Enlgish must achieve a TOEFL score of at least 100 (IBT)

Graduate Program Subject: General
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 10 months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $41,590/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-552-1002
Contact Website: www.bc.edu/llm

General (Master of Laws)

U.S. Law

The general Master of Laws program is for students who have already completed a law degree and want to enhance their legal skills by focusing on a particular field or emerging area of the law. Launched in 2012 to capitalize on the depth and breadth of Suffolk Law’s curriculum, this LLM offers you maximum flexibility. You can create your own track in a field of your choosing, or select courses from Suffolk’s recognized areas of expertise.

Application Deadline: Fall: May 15; Sp: Oct. 1
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, TOEFL score of 250/600/100 or IELTS of 7.0 if applicable, official law school and undergraduate transcripts, credential evaluation by WES or LSAC, resume, statement of purpose, LSAT score if applicable, and $60 application fee. Scholarships are available.

Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 1 year
Part-Time: 1.5 - 3 years
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1,855
Non-Resident Per Credit: $1,855

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-305-6299
Contact Email: bhalay@suffolk.edu
Contact Website: www.law.suffolk.edu/llm

Hofstra University School of Law

American Legal Studies

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Legal Studies program is designed for foreign law graduates who seek general training in U.S. law and practice. This degree is particularly valuable to those who seek to work in U.S. or international law firms with U.S. clients, international corporations, or in government service. This degree is also beneficial for those who are interested in applying to take the New York State Bar Examination.

Application Deadline: Fall: June 1; Sp: Nov. 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: Application form, $75 fee (fee waived for online applications through LSAC website and by permission of the Dean), current resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts from law school (with certified translations, if not in English), personal statement and a qualifying score on TOEFL, IELTS of ILEC (for candidates who have completed their academic legal training from an institution outside the United States)

Graduate Program Subject: American Legal Studies
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 10 months - 1 academic year
Part-Time: 22 months - 2 academic years
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1675
Non-Resident Per Credit: $1675

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 516-463-5916
Contact Email: llmadmissions@hofstra.edu
Contact Website: law.hofstra.edu/llm

Mental Disability Law

U.S. Law

The Online Mental Disability Law Program offers advanced training to professionals who work with, or on the behalf of, persons with mental disabilities or who are criminologists, clinicians or criminal justice specialists. Professionals can earn a Master of Arts degree in Mental Disability Law Studies or a Certificate in Advanced Mental Disability Law Studies or take individual courses.

Application Deadline: Summer: April 30; Fall: June 30; Spring: Dec. 1.
Application Fee: None
Requirements: All applicants must submit the following: completed application, transcripts, personal statement and two letters of recommendation. International students may be required to submit results from the TOEFL and/or LSAT and must have their transcripts forwarded for analysis to the World Education Services, Inc. or the International Education Research Foundation.

Distance Learning?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 212-431-2125
Contact Email: liane.bass@nyls.edu
Contact Website: www.nyls.edu/MDL

New England Law I Boston

U.S. Law

For students with a law degree from an institution outside the United States seeking to increase their knowledge of the American legal system, New England Law offers a one-year program leading to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Advanced Legal Studies.

Application Deadline: March 15
Application Fee: $100
Requirements: 1) Law degree or equivalent from a university or law school outside the United States. 2) TOEFL score unless English is applicant’s first language or was language of instruction at university granting law degree or law school. 3) Application and $100 fee by March 15.

Graduate Program Subject: U.S. Law
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 1 year
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $42,490/yr
Non-Resident: $42,490/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-422-7210
Contact Email: admit@nesl.edu
Contact Website: www.nesl.edu/exceptional/llm.cfm

New York University School of Law

International Taxation

The program is open to students who have received a degree in law from a recognized foreign university. The program provides students with the basic structure of the U.S. international tax system and, at the same time, to offer courses which reflect the globalization of tax law principles and practices. The program is suitable for students who expect international tax law to play an important role in their professional careers, whether as tax advisors, academics, or government officials.

Application Deadline: Dec. 17
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Online Application and Fee; Official Law Transcripts; Recommendation Letter; Personal Statement; Résumé

Graduate Program Subject: International Taxation
Distance Learning?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: one academic year
Tuition Resident Per Credit: n/a
Non-Resident: n/a

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 212-998-6060
Contact Email: law.grad.moreinfo@nyu.edu
Contact Website: www.law.nyu.edu/llmjsd

Northeastern

LLM Program for Foreign Law Graduates

Northeastern’s distinctive approach to experience-based legal education offers distinct advantages: legal placement with a US employer as an integral part of the program; total integration into the Northeastern community; a small, select LLM class, guaranteeing a program customized to meet each student’s particular interests; a committed community actively engaged with the real world in a broad range of programs targeting human rights issues, including sustainability, public health, criminal justice, and domestic violence.

Application Deadline: May 1
Application Fee: $75
Requirements: LSAC LLM CAS, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS score report, resume, personal statement

Graduate Program Subject: LLM Program for Foreign Law Graduates
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: One year

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 617-373-8546
Contact Email: llminfo@neu.edu
Contact Website: www.northeastern.edu/law/academics/llm/index.html

Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law

Master of Laws

Penn State Law is a leader in training international lawyers for the global marketplace. For over 40 years, LL.M. students from around the world have come to advance their careers by studying with our distinguished faculty. The program is designed to provide international lawyers with an introduction to U.S. law while allowing them the opportunity to design a course of study that meets their individual goals. LL.M. students take classes alongside J.D. students and are able to choose from a wide array of course offerings.

Application Deadline: March 31
Application Fee: 75

Graduate Program Subject: Master of Laws
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: two semesters
Part-Time: no
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1,500

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 814 856 9030
Contact Email: kub15@psu.edu
Contact Website: www.law.psu.edu/llm

Temple University

Masters for Foreign-trained lawyers

We offer a flexible curriculum that allows foreign-trained lawyers to study both American and international law. Students may design a course of study to satisfy specialized interests. We provide a variety of resources to support the academic and professional goals of our students.

Application Deadline: Rolling admission through March 15
Application Fee: $50
Requirements: Completed on-line application; official university transcript; TOEFL or IELTS score report; personal statement; resume; 2 recommendation letters

Graduate Program Subject: Masters for Foreign-trained lawyers
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 10 months
Part-Time: 17 to 24 months
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1158
Non-Resident Per Credit: $1158

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 215-204-1448
Contact Email: intllaw@temple.edu
Contact Website: www.law.temple.edu/llm

U.S. Legal Studies

The LLM in US Legal Studies is a unique program tailored exclusively for foreign law school graduates intending to pursue two goals: acquire a fully accredited American degree specializing in US Law and obtain eligibility to apply for the New York bar exam. Students will be immersed into the study of fundamental subjects of US law such as constitutional law, torts, evidence, contracts, criminal law, and New York practice.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $100
Requirements: Foreign Law School Graduates (except for distance-learning law degrees)

Graduate Program Subject: U.S. Legal Studies
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 1 year
Part-Time: 3 to 4 semesters
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $2003
Non-Resident Per Credit: $2003

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 718-990-3014
Contact Email: sicoraj@stjohns.edu
Contact Website: www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/law/academics/llm/usls

U.S. Legal Studies

This program is designed for foreign-trained attorneys. It requires completion of 27 credits to graduate.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Authenticated law school transcript and proof or English proficiency

Graduate Program Subject: U.S. Legal Studies
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: Yes
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 2 semesters
Part-Time: 3 semesters
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1450
Non-Resident Per Credit: $1450

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 631-761-7012
Contact Email: SusanT@tourolaw.edu
Contact Website: www.tourolaw.edu/Admissions/default.aspx?pageid=528

University of Connecticut School of Law

U.S. Legal Studies

This program provides an opportunity for foreign lawyers, professors, and judges to work side-by-side with American students in an individualized, highly personal academic setting. While the LL.M. programs are geared to training students to practice in their own countries, participants are fully integrated in the academic and social life of the Law School.

Application Deadline: Fall: June 1; Sp: Nov. 15
Application Fee: $40
Requirements: Application, personal statement, Law School transcripts, TOEFL score, three letters of recommendation, brief writing sample.

Graduate Program Subject: U.S. Legal Studies
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 2 to 3 semesters
Tuition Resident: $24,900/24 credits
Non-Resident: $24,900/24 credits

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 860-570-5284
Contact Website: www.law.uconn.edu/llm-program-us-legal-studies

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

U.S. Law-Various Subjects offered:

The Pitt Law LL.M. Program provides students with a personalized course of study plan with a diverse class of approximately 15 students each year. Each student is required to take three courses; Intro. To American Law: U.S.Legal Analysis & Writing; & the colloquium course. Students are free to select the remainder of their 24 credits for their degree from the Law School curriculum, permitting each student to diversify or specialize as they desire. Student are also required to complete a writing project. Internships opportunities available.

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $55
Requirements: Law degree from outside the U.S.

Graduate Program Subject: U.S. Law-Various Subjects offered:
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: Yes
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 9 Months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident: $34,000/yr
Non-Resident: $34,000/yr

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 412-648-7023
Contact Email: cile@pitt.edu
Contact Website: www.law.pitt.edu/cile

Vermont Law School

American Legal Services for Foreign Lawyers

http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Academics/Degrees/Master_of_Laws_%28LLM%29.htm

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Application Fee: $60
Requirements: Foreign law degree (approved)

Graduate Program Subject: American Legal Services for Foreign Lawyers
Distance Learning?: No
Externship Option?: No
Is your program open to students from the United States?: No
Is your program open to students outside of your country?: Yes

Duration Full-Time: 9 months
Part-Time: n/a
Tuition Resident Per Credit: $1,367
Non-Resident Per Credit: $1,367

Contact Information

Contact Phone: 802-831-1255
Contact Email: tclark@vermontlaw.edu
Contact Website: www.vermontlaw.edu

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