Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law in Banking and Financial Law in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
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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
Our graduates possess the expertise to address the regulatory, transactional, and compliance requirements of financial services clients in the global marketplace, securing leadership roles across banks, government agencies, law practices, businesses, financial entities, and international organizations. As the nation's sole financial services LLM program with dedicated faculty and a specialized graduate curriculum since awarding its first Banking & Financial Law degree in 1984, we maintain our distinctive position.
This academic program, emphasizing regulatory and transactional coursework in banking law, securities law, and broader financial services law, culminates in a Master of Laws in Banking and Financial Law. Participants may specialize in one of several concentrations: The Business of Banking, Compliance Management, Financial Services Transactions (available only for on-campus students), Lending and Credit Transactions, or Securities Transactions. Graduates emerge with profound understanding of legal applications in banking and finance, whether completing the program through Boston-based residential studies or online learning.
2 Semesters
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