About the course

The concentration offers an array of courses and experiences that will better prepare students for both traditional and non-traditional legal employment. Traditional employers (such as law firms) increasingly need lawyers who not only have traditional legal knowledge and skills, but who are also familiar with innovative processes and technologies. For example, an increasing number of firms want to take advantage of cloud computing, employ a knowledge management system, use social media for investigations and marketing, engage in cost-effective electronic discovery, incorporate insights about project management, develop automated document assembly procedures, use law practice management software, understand metrics for the efficient delivery of legal services, and create a virtual version of their law firms. Law firms also are paying r attention to lawyers? technological skills and their ability to innovate. One reason is that sophisticated corporate clients are demanding technological competence, recognizing that a lack of proficiency adds time and expense to legal matters. For example, one large company ? Kia Motors America ? recently began conducting ?technology audits? of outside counsel to ensure they use available technology efficiently. (Suffolk?s Institute on Law Practice Technology and Innovation is automating and enhancing this audit at the request of our partner Casey Flaherty, the corporate counsel at Kia who developed the audit.) Another reason is that firms are increasingly experimenting with alternatives to the billable hour (i.e., alternative fee arrangements or AFAs, such as flat fee agreements). AFAs provide a stronger incentive for lawyers to be efficient, because firms make more money when their lawyers spend less (rather than more) time delivering high quality legal services. These efficiencies can be achieved through the appropriate use of law practice technology and other innovative practices. 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: US$34,296

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Suffolk University - INTO USA

Applicants who received their first law degree (JD) in the U.S. must submit an official LSAT score. International students who received their first law degree outside the U.S. are not required to take the LSAT exam. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 250 for the computer based exam, 600 for the paper test, or 100 for the internet based exam. Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from an academic source. You must submit transcripts for all collegiate, graduate and professional study. Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their application.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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

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