LL.M. program at Northeastern University School of Law

All LLM applicants must hold a first degree in law. 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.

Students can apply directly to the school via the online application. The Northeastern University School of Law LLM application is also available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Application Requirements

• Northeastern School of Law LLM Application Form (available on our website or through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
• $75 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement of Purpose
• Current LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) report, or (for students applying directly) the following items:
• Official transcripts or mark sheets (in a sealed envelope)
• Credential evaluation of the applicant’s first professional law degree transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official score reports for the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®-our TOEFL code is 3658) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (if applicable)

LLM application : Direct Link

Information on tuition and fees can be found on our website.

Financial Aid

All LLM applicants are considered for a partial LLM Scholarship. There is no additional application required and all applicants are considered at the time their application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. LLM Scholarships are given to the strongest candidates in the applicant pool. Scholarships are generally based on the academic and professional credentials of the applicant.