Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Health Policy and Law in Boston United States | Northeastern University
Northeastern University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
62,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The School of Law provides a selection of LLM programs designed to be internationally focused, adaptable, and innovative. Whether you aim to understand the complexities of American law, collaborate with US attorneys, specialize in a legal discipline, or prepare for a state bar exam, Northeastern's LLM program supports legal professionals in reaching their aspirations. The On-Campus LLM delivers an intensive academic experience, building a thorough understanding of legal principles while allowing specialization in career paths. Students complete nine months of coursework, with eligible candidates having the option for a three-month cooperative education placement. Northeastern Law emphasizes health policy and legal studies through an interdisciplinary lens, combining practical applications with research initiatives. Our Center for Health Policy and Law and Public Health Advocacy Institute are at the forefront of public health advocacy, offering students diverse program options and partnership opportunities. Through courses led by distinguished faculty, global co-op placements, clinical experiences, and specialized research centers, you'll gain exceptional exposure to health policy and law, preparing you to excel in this evolving field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admissible to the LLM programs, you are required to hold a first professional law degree. For international applicants, the requirement may be fulfilled by an LLB or its equivalent from an accredited or comparably recognized law school outside the United States. For domestic applicants, a JD is required.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two-page Personal Statement of Purpose
*One letter of recommendation
*Official transcripts, if international, transcripts should be translated into English and evaluated by an international transcript evaluation service
*Score reports for the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not your first language.
On-Campus LLM applicants who achieve a score of 85 or better on the TOEFL iBT or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or better will be considered for admission without an oral interview. Applicants with a TOEFL score of 79-84 will be considered for admission and required to complete an oral interview via the internet or in person as part of the application process.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two-page Personal Statement of Purpose
*One letter of recommendation
*Official transcripts, if international, transcripts should be translated into English and evaluated by an international transcript evaluation service
*Score reports for the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not your first language.
On-Campus LLM applicants who achieve a score of 85 or better on the TOEFL iBT or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or better will be considered for admission without an oral interview. Applicants with a TOEFL score of 79-84 will be considered for admission and required to complete an oral interview via the internet or in person as part of the application process.
Tuition
USD
62,800