Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Human Rights (with Co op) 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 range of globally-focused, adaptable LLM programs designed to meet diverse professional needs. From gaining insights into the US legal framework to collaborating with American attorneys, specializing in specific legal areas, or preparing for US bar exams, Northeastern's LLM equips legal professionals to reach their aspirations. The On-Campus LLM delivers an intensive academic experience, combining fundamental legal principles with practical applications while allowing students to tailor their studies to career ambitions. Participants complete nine months of classroom learning, with eligible students having the option for a three-month cooperative placement. JD candidates and On-Campus LLM students choosing the year-long program benefit from challenging coursework combined with the distinctive Cooperative Legal Education Program, featuring potential placements at law firms, corporations, judicial settings, government offices, or nonprofit organizations. With guidance from LLM career advisors, students can align their professional aspirations with suitable co-op experiences.
Northeastern Law offers extensive engagement with human rights issues through specialized coursework led by distinguished scholars, practical clinic work, international co-op placements, and collaboration with the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (PHRGE). This initiative advances economic, social, and cultural rights both domestically and internationally. Become part of Northeastern Law's vibrant human rights network and prepare for 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