Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws (LLM) - Civil Rights and Human Rights Law in Boston United States | Suffolk University
Suffolk University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The global landscape is reshaping how legal professionals approach their work. Modern lawyers must expand their perspectives to thrive, regardless of their practice location. Pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree provides a strategic edge by delivering specialized legal expertise that enhances competitiveness in today's demanding job market.
Suffolk University Law School's LLM program caters to legal graduates at all career stages—whether starting out, seeking advancement, or transitioning to new legal specialties. Our diverse offerings range from General Law to focused tracks like Global Law & Technology, including an accelerated JD/Taxation dual degree option. Located in vibrant Boston, Suffolk Law provides distinctive LLM programs that let students focus on emerging areas like intellectual property and international business, or prepare for U.S. bar exams through core subject studies. Engage with challenging coursework led by accomplished faculty and practitioners. Develop practical skills through our nationally acclaimed clinics and experiential programs, gaining the competitive advantage needed in today's legal profession.
For those driven to create positive societal change, careers in civil and human rights advocacy offer profound fulfillment.
Work domestically or globally on critical issues including racial, gender, and religious discrimination; police accountability; free speech protections; humanitarian crises; children's welfare; modern slavery; human trafficking; war crimes; and other fundamental rights protected by both the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Resume - Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their application. Upload your resume as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School.
Personal statement/Letter of Motivation - Upload your personal statement/letter of motivation as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School.
The applicant's personal statement should address your motivation and preparation for the study of an LLM degree. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about you and why you wish to pursue an LLM degree at Suffolk Law School. Applicants may choose to include personal and professional reasons, as well as, to highlight any circumstances that you believe are relevant to the evaluation of your credentials. The personal statement should be double-spaced and two pages in length is typically sufficient.
Two Letter of recommendation
Official Academic Transcript
Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the requisite English language skills to undertake and complete their course of study. Applicants should be aware that no remedial language assistance is available for graduate law students. Applicants who received their law degree from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Although the Law School considers each application in its entirety, applicants with the highest likelihood of admission to the Law School will have attained a score of at least 80 (internet based) or a score of 6.5 on IELTS.
Personal statement/Letter of Motivation - Upload your personal statement/letter of motivation as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School.
The applicant's personal statement should address your motivation and preparation for the study of an LLM degree. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about you and why you wish to pursue an LLM degree at Suffolk Law School. Applicants may choose to include personal and professional reasons, as well as, to highlight any circumstances that you believe are relevant to the evaluation of your credentials. The personal statement should be double-spaced and two pages in length is typically sufficient.
Two Letter of recommendation
Official Academic Transcript
Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the requisite English language skills to undertake and complete their course of study. Applicants should be aware that no remedial language assistance is available for graduate law students. Applicants who received their law degree from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Although the Law School considers each application in its entirety, applicants with the highest likelihood of admission to the Law School will have attained a score of at least 80 (internet based) or a score of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
57,192