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    Master of Laws (LLM)

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    Chicago, USLLMIn-person9 months
    $83,462.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    10.88%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    150
    Cohort
    students
    20
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University is a 20-credit, 9-month, in-person LLM program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $83,462.

    About the program

    Nine-month program for graduates of foreign law schools focusing on American law, legal processes, international law, and comparative legal research. Includes required courses on common law reasoning and American legal studies, with electives from upper-level law courses.

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    US News #9 (tie) Best Law Schools

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,060.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University is $83,462 across 20 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University online or in-person?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University take to complete?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University is structured around 9 months and 20 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10.88%.
    How large is the Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University cohort?
    Master of Laws (LLM) at Northwestern University typically enrolls around 150 students per cohort.