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    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies

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    Singapore, SGLLMIn-person3 years
    $69,870.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    12.08%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    238
    Cohort
    students
    85
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University is a 85-credit, 3-year, in-person LLM program based in Singapore, SG. Tuition is $69,870.

    About the program

    Students spend a full year studying pan-Asian legal systems of South, East, and Southeast Asia at the National University of Singapore. Instruction is offered entirely in English.

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    24 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For tests taken before January 21, 2026, the existing requirement of 100 (0–120 scale), with a minimum of 25 on each of the individual sections, will continue to apply. Beginning January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT will report scores on a new 1–6 band scale. Applicants to our graduate programs must achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 5.0, with a minimum of 4.5 on each of the individual sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing).
    IELTS
    required
    Min If taking the IELTS exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,450.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University is $69,870 across 85 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University is structured around 3 years and 85 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University?
    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12.08%.
    How large is the Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University cohort?
    Master of Laws in Asian Legal Studies at Boston University typically enrolls around 238 students per cohort.