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    Law, LLM

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    Syracuse, USLLMIn-person2 years
    $64,650.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    27
    Cohort
    students
    24
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Law, LLM at Syracuse University is a 24-credit, 2-year, in-person LLM program based in Syracuse, US. Tuition is $64,650.

    About the program

    24-credit program for international law graduates studying U.S. laws and the American legal process. Requires two core courses in Introduction to the American Legal System and U.S. Legal Writing, with the rest electives from over 80 courses.

    Focus: coursework
    U.S. News & World Report: #120 (tie) for Best Law Schools (Syracuse University Law)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Syracuse Law recommends a TOEFL score of 90+ or an IELTS score of 6.5+
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Syracuse Law recommends a TOEFL score of 90+ or an IELTS score of 6.5+

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,338.00
    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 Law, LLM at Syracuse University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Law, LLM at Syracuse University is $64,650 across 24 required credits.
    Is Law, LLM at Syracuse University online or in-person?
    Law, LLM at Syracuse University is offered in-person.
    How long does Law, LLM at Syracuse University take to complete?
    Law, LLM at Syracuse University is structured around 2 years and 24 credits.
    How large is the Law, LLM at Syracuse University cohort?
    Law, LLM at Syracuse University typically enrolls around 27 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Law, LLM at Syracuse University?
    Post-completion work rights for Law, LLM at Syracuse University: 12 months OPT (US)