Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
J.D. Certificate Program in Labor and Employment Law in Chicago United States | Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,040
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The labor and employment law field is experiencing unprecedented dynamism and complexity. Globalization and digital transformation have created an evolving workplace environment that demands legal experts to thrive in cross-disciplinary settings and demonstrate adaptability.
Chicago-Kent's J.D. Certificate in Labor and Employment Law merges academic theory with practical skill development, providing hands-on experiences that connect students with top scholars and distinguished legal professionals.
This curriculum blends foundational knowledge with applied training through immersive learning experiences featuring engagement with renowned academics and practicing attorneys.
Career Pathways
Professionals in labor and employment law work across diverse settings including private practices, labor organizations, corporate legal teams, government entities at various levels, benefits administration firms, and federal/state regulatory bodies such as the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, OLMS, NMB, FLRA, and OSHA.
Potential career roles include:
Administrative law judge
Corporate employment counsel
Discrimination law specialist
Labor relations attorney
Conflict resolution mediator
Union advocate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Chicago-Kent also enjoys a strong network of alumni who practice in all areas of law governing the workplacepartners and associates in law firms representing management, labor, and employees, in-house labor/employment counsel with corporations, public employers, and labor unions, employee benefits law specialists, workers' compensation law specialists, and federal and state governmental regulatory agency staff and officials. Every student in the program has the option to be matched with a mentora Chicago-Kent graduate who introduces students to his or her practice areas and offers advice based on valuable experience.
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Tuition
USD
32,040