Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law in American Law in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
61,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The LLM in American Law Program offers a curriculum tailored to equip international lawyers with the skills needed for worldwide legal practice. Participants in this program join BU Law's JD courses alongside American students, immersing themselves in the US legal education system.
Beyond studying core US legal principles across various fields—including intellectual property, international business law, M&A, and dispute resolution—you'll master crucial analytical techniques used by American attorneys to address legal issues and represent clients.
Upon completing the program, you'll emerge as a more capable global legal professional. You'll acquire valuable understanding of common law practitioners' thought processes and develop the cross-cultural competence to collaborate effectively with lawyers from different legal systems.
2 Semesters 12 Courses 24 Credits
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
IELTS. If taking the IELTS exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 7.0.
TOEFL. If taking the TOEFL exam, you must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based). If you have taken the new internet-based test, your scores on the individual sections should at a minimum be 25 (reading), 25 (listening), 25 (writing) and 25 (speaking).
Official, Sealed Academic Records: Complete official transcripts-or notarized, full-sized copies-of all colleges, universities, or graduate schools from which you have earned a degree must be submitted to LSAC.
Two Letters of Recommendation: You must submit two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are well acquainted with your academic or professional abilities and are able to provide a thoughtful, thorough and candid assessment of your academic ability and potential for success in graduate level law study.
TOEFL. If taking the TOEFL exam, you must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based). If you have taken the new internet-based test, your scores on the individual sections should at a minimum be 25 (reading), 25 (listening), 25 (writing) and 25 (speaking).
Official, Sealed Academic Records: Complete official transcripts-or notarized, full-sized copies-of all colleges, universities, or graduate schools from which you have earned a degree must be submitted to LSAC.
Two Letters of Recommendation: You must submit two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are well acquainted with your academic or professional abilities and are able to provide a thoughtful, thorough and candid assessment of your academic ability and potential for success in graduate level law study.
Tuition
USD
61,160