Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law - Race and the Law (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
To participate in the national dialogue on race and legal systems while creating real change, Northeastern Law offers an unparalleled community of scholars and advocates. The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ) stands at the forefront of examining historical lynchings and systemic failures in Southern law enforcement during Jim Crow. Meanwhile, the Center for Law, Equity and Race (CLEAR) unites our groundbreaking initiatives and faculty—who specialize in both theoretical and applied research, innovative teaching methods, and community partnerships—to tackle contemporary issues and develop solutions for society's most pressing challenges. As one of our four Centers of Excellence, CLEAR serves as an interdisciplinary hub for university-wide collaboration on these critical matters.
Through the CRRJ Clinic, students can examine unsolved cases, contribute to reports addressing racism and police reform, and participate in conferences focused on racial justice and reparations. You may also engage with our Criminal Justice Task Force, which works to reform policies that marginalize vulnerable populations, or join initiatives through the Center for Public Interest Advocacy addressing voting rights and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. Faculty integrate race and law discussions across diverse courses, while our community frequently convenes to analyze urgent issues and develop actionable strategies for progress.
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