Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law in Washington United States | Howard University
Howard University
|
Washington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,496
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Established on the ideals of equity, impartiality, and inclusion within legal practice, Howard University School of Law welcomed its inaugural class in 1869. By 1931, it achieved the distinction of being the first predominantly African-American law school to earn accreditation from the American Bar Association. The first
Howard Law's revamped LL.M. curriculum aims to draw both international and domestic scholars. Beyond conventional LL.M. coursework, the program provides specialized classes in human rights, civil liberties, and societal equity—available to all enrolled students regardless of origin.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application for admission to the Howard University School of Law's LL.M. Program.
A brief (2-3 pages), typed autobiographical statement describing professional goals and the role of the LL.M. degree in fulfilling those goals.
Official transcripts of records from both the university attended as an undergraduate and the institution attended for legal study. Each institution must send original transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.
An essay, written in English, describing intended thesis topic.
Two letters of recommendation that support character and academic potential in a graduate law program. At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a member of the candidate's law school faculty. Recommendations must be from persons not related to the candidate and must be sent by each person directly to the Howard University School of Law Office of Admissions.
In addition, international LL.M. candidates must provide the following -
One passport-size photograph
Proof of the ability to study in the U.S.
Statement of Financial Resources demonstrating the ability to pay for the program. The documentation must show the availability of funds no earlier than two months prior to enrolling.
Requisite F-1 student visa (timeline of visa application process available upon request)
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
A brief (2-3 pages), typed autobiographical statement describing professional goals and the role of the LL.M. degree in fulfilling those goals.
Official transcripts of records from both the university attended as an undergraduate and the institution attended for legal study. Each institution must send original transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.
An essay, written in English, describing intended thesis topic.
Two letters of recommendation that support character and academic potential in a graduate law program. At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a member of the candidate's law school faculty. Recommendations must be from persons not related to the candidate and must be sent by each person directly to the Howard University School of Law Office of Admissions.
In addition, international LL.M. candidates must provide the following -
One passport-size photograph
Proof of the ability to study in the U.S.
Statement of Financial Resources demonstrating the ability to pay for the program. The documentation must show the availability of funds no earlier than two months prior to enrolling.
Requisite F-1 student visa (timeline of visa application process available upon request)
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Tuition
USD
37,496