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    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM)

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    Boston, USLLMIn-person3 years
    $219,072.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    12.1%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    238
    Cohort
    students
    85
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University is a 85-credit, 3-year, in-person LLM program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $219,072.

    About the program

    Dual degree program where BU Law third-year JD students spend a full year at the Institute for Law and Finance in Frankfurt, Germany, pursuing an LLM in Finance. Covers economic, transactional, and regulatory aspects of the global financial service industry, includes a mandatory internship and master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Beginning January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT minimum overall 5.0 (1-6 scale), minimum 4.5 each section. Prior: 100 total (0-120), minimum 25 each section.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS minimum 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $225,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,412.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University is $219,072 across 85 required credits.
    Is Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University take to complete?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University is structured around 3 years and 85 credits.
    How competitive is Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12.1%.
    How large is the Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University cohort?
    Juris Doctor / Master of Laws in Finance (JD/LLM) at Boston University typically enrolls around 238 students per cohort.