Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws (LLM) - International 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 legal profession is evolving due to globalization, requiring lawyers to expand their perspectives regardless of location. Pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree can provide a competitive edge by delivering specialized legal expertise in today's challenging job market.
Suffolk University Law School's LLM program caters to legal graduates at any career stage—whether starting out, established, or transitioning. Our diverse offerings include General Law, Global Law & Technology, and an accelerated JD/Taxation dual degree. Located in vibrant Boston, Suffolk Law provides distinctive programs that let students focus on emerging areas like intellectual property and international business, or prepare for U.S. bar exams. Engage with demanding coursework led by experienced professionals. Benefit from hands-on learning through our top-ranked clinics and programs while gaining a competitive advantage in the legal field.
Our International Law Concentration addresses growing student interest in this dynamic discipline, available as either a Concentration or Area of Focus. As legal practice increasingly crosses borders—from global commerce to transnational human rights—our program equips students for worldwide practice. Suffolk Law's international curriculum spans public international law, global finance, and comparative legal systems, emphasizing cross-border transactions and dispute resolution. Forward-thinking students recognize that tomorrow's globalized society demands fluency in international law principles. They're drawn to Suffolk Law for our robust international offerings and Boston's diverse environment, joining classmates from over 30 countries who bring multilingual skills and varied legal perspectives.
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