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Pursue Your Ideal Program at Boston University School of Law | Virtual Boston University School of Law is excited to partner with the African Law Students’ Association for a virtual informational session on our graduate programs. During this session, Professor Rebecca Pendleton, Director of the Two-Year LLM Program, will guide the presentation, outlining the variety of programs, various resources, and opportunities at BU Law. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our unique program features, ask questions, and explore how our graduate programs can help you advance your legal career.

May 31, 2024 7:00-8:00am ET Register Here

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LLM in Banking and Financial Law Virtual Information Session | Virtual During this presentation, we will go in-depth about the LLM in Banking and Financial Law, particular our online offering. BU Law’s LLM in Banking and Financial Law is the only financial services LLM program in the country with its own faculty and a curriculum designed exclusively for graduate study. Learn more about why are program is unmatched.

The session will be followed by a live Q&A session. All attendees will receive an application fee waiver for the Fall 2024 semester.

June 13, 2024 10:00-11am ET Register Here

Graduate Tax Program Virtual Information Session | Virtual An introduction to BU Law’s Graduate Tax Program, particularly our online offerings.  You will learn how an LLM in Taxation, a Master’s in the Study of Tax Law, or an Estate Planning Certificate from Boston University School of Law will both enhance your professional standing and transform your life. BU Law’s Graduate Tax Program, is one of the first of its kind, and continues to offer relevant curriculum to students.

June 13, 2024 1:00-2:00pm ET Register Here

Past Virtual Information Session Recordings

Below is a series of recorded information sessions.  If you would like to listen to any the recordings, please contact our office at [email protected].

BU Law Graduate Program Series

LLM in American Law Director Maureen Leo will discuss how the curriculum of LLM in American Law Program is specifically designed to prepare foreign-trained lawyers for the challenge of global practice. 

Master in the Study of Tax Law Hear from Assistant Dean Christina Rice about this incredible opportunity for those without a law degree to earn a master’s degree taking courses offered by the renowned Graduate Tax Program.

LLM in Taxation Hear how BU Law’s Graduate Tax Program, established in 1959 as one of the nation’s first graduate tax programs, stands as one of the best tax programs in the US from Assistant Dean Christina Rice.

LLM in Banking and Financial Law During this webinar, we will go in-depth about the LLM in Banking and Financial Law, the only financial services LLM program in the country with its own faculty and a curriculum designed exclusively for graduate study.

Head Start Series

Webinar #1: How a US LLM Creates New Worlds of Opportunity

Webinar #2: Secrets to Making an LLM Application Schools Will Love

Webinar #3: Pursue Your Ideal LLM Program at BU Law

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BC Law's campus offers the serenity of rolling hills and tree-lined streets within easy reach of downtown Boston. We invite you to come tour our 40-acre campus, meet current students and learn what makes BC Law distinctive, or engage with us virtually or at admissions events near you. Browse our schedule and sign up online.

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Getting to campus, public transportation.

White-lined spaces denote visitor parking.

Proceed past the booth and turn left. Drive past the Boston College shuttle stop on your left and the East Wing (a brick building) on your right until you reach the back of Stuart House (our main administrative building) on your right. Park only in the spots marked visitor or in white-lined spaces—not in the yellow-lined spaces. If you have not received a parking permit ahead of time, you will need an orange temporary parking pass. Please see a staff member in the office you are visiting—Admissions, Career Services, the Law Library, or the Dean's Office—to receive one, and place it on the dashboard of your car.

You’ll find additional visitor parking past Stuart House and the dormitories (Keyes South and Keyes North) on your right and near our game field, the Quonset Hut, our practice field, Alumni House, and another Boston College shuttle stop.

All Boston College campuses are on the Green Line. If you are taking the Red Line, the Orange Line, the Blue Line, or the Silver Line you’ll need to transfer to the Green Line.

There are two options on the MBTA's Green Line: the B train or the D train.

B train and Newton Campus shuttle

The B train ends at the Boston College T stop on Commonwealth Avenue. Once you get off the train, you will see the St. Ignatius Church directly across the street, on the corner of Fr. Herlihy Drive and Commonwealth Avenue. Walk on Commonwealth Avenue, past the Boston College T stop, the Career Center, and dormitories. The BC shuttle stop is at the Main Gate of the Chestnut Hill Campus. Take the Newton Campus shuttle bus, which goes directly to BC Law.

If you decide to take the B line, allow yourself extra time; it makes many stops.

D train and walking

If you take the D train to the Newton Centre T stop, you can walk 15–20 minutes to the Law School.

After you get off the train, walk up the steps, where you’ll see several shops directly across from you. Cross the street and proceed on Herrick Road until you see the First Baptist Church on one corner and Liberty Travel on the other. Cross the street and make a right onto Centre Street. (Starbucks, CVS, the Newton Centre Playground, the Greek Evangelical Church, and the Trinity Episcopal Church will be on your left.) Continue on Centre Street past Commonwealth Avenue and through the residential area. You’ll see a stone wall, with the BC Law entrance on your left.

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In observance of the Independence Day holiday, LSAC offices, including Customer Service, will be closed on Thursday, July 4. On Friday, July 5, LSAC offices will remain closed, but Customer Service representatives will be available via telephone at 1.800.336.3982 , via email at [email protected] and via chat from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

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Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs

Founded in 1872, Boston University School of Law is a top-tier law school with a faculty recognized nationally for exceptional teaching and preeminent scholarship. You can explore virtually any area of the law in 200+ classes and seminars, 20+ clinics and externships, and 20 study abroad opportunities. BU Law offers a full-time JD degree, five LLM & master’s degrees, and 16 dual degrees. With the support of a global network of nearly 25,000 alumni and a robust Career Development & Public Service Office, our graduates achieve remarkable career success. BU Law is located in the heart of Boston and housed in the ultra-modern Sumner M. Redstone Building and Law Tower.

The JD Program

In our juris doctor program, you’ll combine a rigorous academic curriculum with professional training in critical lawyering skills. Our 85-credit BU Law Juris Doctor degree program is a full-time program requiring three academic years of study. Low faculty/student ratios in both classrooms and clinics ensure a highly personalized educational experience. In addition to your faculty advisor, who will help guide you in your academic and professional decisions, you will be matched with a faculty mentor with common personal or career-related interests. 

The first-year curriculum is designed to get you thinking like a lawyer. You’ll study the basics of legal doctrines and rules in civil and criminal law, learn legal research and writing skills, and gain other real-world lawyering skills in the 1L Lawyering Program. In your second and third years, you’ll build on that knowledge. You’ll learn the professional responsibilities of a lawyer and basic financial and management principles, hone your legal writing and research skills, and deepen your knowledge of specific areas of law and legal practice.

Additionally, you can pursue one of 16 dual degrees in conjunction with BU’s graduate schools or with foreign universities in disciplines ranging from Chinese law to public health. Most programs can be completed in three years, including the JD/LLM degree in Banking & Finance Law or Taxation and the JD/MBA in Law & Management. You can also opt to spend a semester or a year overseas in one of our 20 study abroad programs in South America, Asia, Europe, or the Middle East at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Student Life

At BU Law, we believe a great deal of learning happens outside the classroom—we encourage students to enjoy their legal studies, to expand intellectually and personally and to participate in student organizations, extracurricular activities, community service and other activities that enrich student life. Even our facilities contribute; the Sumner M. Redstone Building is purposefully designed to facilitate learning and promote community.

With dozens of student-run organizations to choose from (including 12 affinity groups), you are sure to find a group that aligns with your interests — and you’ll likely find more than one! Engage with topics that are personally meaningful, advance your knowledge in a specific area of the law, or just make friends and relax in good company. 

Living in Boston

The vast resources of Boston are right at our doorstep. BU is centrally located in the city with easy access to public transportation where you can take advantage of Boston's vibrant cultural, art, social, and entertainment communities. It’s also one of the world’s foremost centers of education with around 100 colleges and 250,000 students.

Career Placement and Bar Passage

BU Law's Career Development & Public Service Office (CDO) helps students plan for their career, meet prospective employers, and make connections through a broad range of recruitment programs. All of our advisors are experienced attorneys who can help students identify their career goals, as well as the courses and work experience needed to achieve these goals. We work with students to develop a job search strategy and serve as knowledgeable guides to the internal and external resources law students need to succeed. Our office connects students with hundreds of employers through our robust on- and off-campus recruiting programs each year for summer positions, internships, and post-graduate positions. We also bring employers from all industry sectors to campus to meet with our students, so they have an opportunity to learn about specific practice areas, practice settings, and geographic regions, as well as the employers’ hiring practices. These meetings take a variety of forms, from employer presentations and receptions, to small group and individual advising sessions. We also help students participate in diversity job fairs in Boston and around the country. 

Bar passage rates are available on our website. 

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As a top-tier law school, BU Law is highly selective and considers many criteria in the admissions process. Test scores and undergraduate GPAs are important components of an application, but numbers alone never determine an admissions decision. Every application is read holistically in an effort to admit a class of great accomplishment, diversity, and professional potential. We take into account a variety of factors that may be evident not only in your previous academic record, but also in your letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, and other materials.

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