Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor - Transactional Practice in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
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Boston United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
66,670
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our juris doctor program blends an intensive academic curriculum with hands-on training in essential legal skills. With small class sizes and clinical opportunities featuring low faculty-to-student ratios, you'll receive individualized attention throughout your legal education. Graduates of our JD program will master both substantive and procedural law while developing crucial abilities in legal analysis, research, problem-solving, and professional communication. You'll also gain a deep understanding of legal ethics and acquire vital professional skills including collaboration, client counseling, and negotiation techniques.
The BU Law juris doctor degree requires completion of 85 credits through our full-time program spanning three academic years.
Today's legal employers, from solo practices to large firms, demand new attorneys who can identify legal and business risks in client transactions and draft effective agreements. Through our Transactional Practice concentration, you'll develop practical skills in document drafting, contract analysis, negotiation strategies, due diligence processes, and transaction closings - giving you a competitive advantage when launching your legal career.
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Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in second-year courses and seminars and a cumulative GPA of 2.3 at the end of the second year Students must earn a final average of at least 2.3 to graduate and they may not fail more than 5 units after the first year
To apply for admission to the JD program you must -
Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you commence study at BU Law
Have taken the Law School Admission Test LSAT within the past five years
Register with the Law School Admission Council Credential Assembly Service CAS
Transcripts Submit your transcripts through LSACs Credential Assembly Service
Standardized Tests Test scores are required from the Law School Admission Test LSAT
Letters of Recommendation Submit at least two letters of recommendation through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service
Personal Statement Submit a personal statement as part of your application
Optional Essay You may wish to include an optional essay
Resume Submit a current resume
Successful applicants taking the TOEFL usually score at least 250 on the computer-based test 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test If you have taken the internet-based test your scores on the individual sections should at a minimum be 25 reading 25 listening 25 writing and 25 speaking Successful applicants taking the IELTS usually achieve a minimum score of 7.0 You are still welcome to apply if your score falls below this range Each application receives a holistic review taking into consideration LSATGRE score academic performance letters of recommendation personal statement rsum any optional statements and TOEFLIELTS score
To apply for admission to the JD program you must -
Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you commence study at BU Law
Have taken the Law School Admission Test LSAT within the past five years
Register with the Law School Admission Council Credential Assembly Service CAS
Transcripts Submit your transcripts through LSACs Credential Assembly Service
Standardized Tests Test scores are required from the Law School Admission Test LSAT
Letters of Recommendation Submit at least two letters of recommendation through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service
Personal Statement Submit a personal statement as part of your application
Optional Essay You may wish to include an optional essay
Resume Submit a current resume
Successful applicants taking the TOEFL usually score at least 250 on the computer-based test 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test If you have taken the internet-based test your scores on the individual sections should at a minimum be 25 reading 25 listening 25 writing and 25 speaking Successful applicants taking the IELTS usually achieve a minimum score of 7.0 You are still welcome to apply if your score falls below this range Each application receives a holistic review taking into consideration LSATGRE score academic performance letters of recommendation personal statement rsum any optional statements and TOEFLIELTS score
Tuition
USD
66,670