About the course

The International Law Concentration is intended to respond to articulated student interest in international law and is open to anyone with a genuine interest in pursuing this rapidly expanding area. International Law is available as a Concentration or Area of Focus. Nearly every field of law now contains a substantial international element. From the global movement of goods and services to transnational human relations, our international law students prepare to practice in a legal world that expands to all corners of the world. Suffolk Law offers a wide array of international courses, ranging from public international law, to international finance, to comparative legal cultures. These offerings stress the impact of multiple legal systems on transactions and resolution of disputes, and the role of the lawyer in the world economy. Astute students today understand that being productive contributors to the global society of tomorrow will require familiarity with the rapidly evolving tenets of international law. They are attracted to Suffolk Law by our international law curriculum and Boston's cosmopolitan identity. And they come from myriad international backgrounds, many speak at least one language other than English and our International Law classes include students from more than 30 countries, from Canada to China and beyond. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Boston
Fall (August), 2024	Boston
Spring (January), 2025	Boston
Fall (August), 2025	Boston
Spring (January), 2026	Boston

　　Why should international students choose the USA to study abroad?

　　Answered by

Suffolk University

　　What should international students pack and bring with them to the USA?

How to apply

Entry requirements for Suffolk University

For Graduates of US Law Schools

　　A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is required. The applicant must have demonstrated academic excellence in earning the first law degree.

　　For Graduates of non-US Law Schools

　　Applicants seeking admission to the LLM degree program must have earned a law degree with high academic standing from a duly-accredited foreign university. You will need to submit all college, law school, and graduate school transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). You must register for this service separately. If you have taken the LSAT, you must list on the application form each time you took the test and the scores that you received. Please note that the LSAT is not required for graduates of non-US law schools. 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. Toefl 550 on the paper-based is required to be considered for full admission. Upload your personal statement/letter of motivation as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School. Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their application. Upload your resume as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School. Suffolk Law requires at least two ? but accepts up to three ? letters of recommendation.

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Suffolk University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

Reviews and rankings

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.

Previous page： Master of Science in Computer Science Next page： Master of Science in Information Technology - Computing

Comments

Welcome to zzdedu comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.