Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Human Rights 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 the US legal framework, collaborate directly with American attorneys, specialize in a specific legal area, or prepare for a US bar exam, Northeastern's LLM program supports legal professionals in reaching their individual and career objectives. The On-Campus LLM delivers an intensive academic program that builds a solid grounding in legal principles and practical skills while allowing students to pursue their professional aspirations. Students complete nine months of coursework, with an optional three-month cooperative experience for eligible candidates. Northeastern Law presents numerous ways to engage with pressing human rights issues. You can enroll in human rights classes led by distinguished scholars and activists, join focused clinical programs, pursue global cooperative placements, and work alongside the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (PHRGE) to advance economic, social, and cultural rights worldwide. Become part of Northeastern Law's dedicated human rights network and prepare to take on leadership roles in this vital 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