Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws (LLM) - Real Estate and Land Use 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
Globalization is reshaping how legal professionals approach their careers. To thrive as a lawyer in today's world, expanding your perspective is essential, regardless of where you practice. Pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree can provide a strategic advantage by equipping you with specialized, practical legal expertise to stand out in a competitive job market.
Suffolk University Law School's LLM program caters to law graduates at any career stage—whether you're just starting out, seeking advancement, or considering a professional pivot. Our diverse LLM offerings range from General studies to Global Law & Technology, including an accelerated JD/Taxation dual degree option. Located in vibrant Boston, Suffolk Law provides distinctive, practice-oriented LLM programs that let students focus on emerging fields like intellectual property and international business, or prepare for U.S. bar exam eligibility. Engage with challenging coursework led by experienced faculty and practitioners. Develop practical skills through our top-ranked clinics and experiential programs. Elevate your credentials while gaining a competitive advantage in today's evolving legal landscape.
This practice area extends beyond fundamental property law concepts—covering acquisition, ownership transfers, and rights for both personal and real property. Students should master ownership structures, possessory rights, estate planning instruments, and landlord-tenant relationships, along with conveyance systems and regulatory frameworks. Those specializing in this field must comprehend land use regulations through agreements and zoning laws, understand real estate financing and title security mechanisms, and learn to effectively implement clients' objectives regarding personal, commercial, or public property matters.
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