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There are hundreds of law schools in the US. Few, however, boast Boston University School of Law’s venerable status, list of trailblazing graduates and distinctive suite of offerings.
Its home is a state-of-the-art building with the best views of Boston. Among its list of alumni is the first woman to be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. Its location in the nation’s college capital is unbeatable.
Since its founding in 1872, BU Law has been a leader in the teaching and study of law, as well as related disciplines. Faculty, who regularly rank at the top of Princeton Review’s Best Classroom Experience list, prepare a diverse body of students for the ethical practice of law around the globe, and to serve the public interest.
BOSTON. YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT!
Picture studying next to the banks of the beautiful Charles River and Esplanade pathway. Close by are a lively mix of cultural offerings. Here, you can take a break from the books with a visit to Fenway Park — America's most beloved ballpark and home to the Boston Red Sox — or the Museum of Fine Arts, where you can experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs. Hungry? Dine al fresco at a sidewalk café or check out one of the many food trucks found throughout the city.
BU Law offers a huge selection of courses across a diverse array of legal fields and areas of practice.
Rigorous, flexible and rewarding courses
American Law Program
Gain the finest traits of an American lawyer to skillfully handle the complex demands of global clients with the LLM in American Law. In this premier program, you’ll learn how American lawyers think, approach legal problems and handle client matters. You’ll be part of the JD classroom and exposed to the same training American students receive in the tradition of US legal education. Like all programs, professional development is offered (more on that below).
Intellectual Property and Information Law Program
An increasingly digitized world calls for savvier lawyers. With the LLM in Intellectual Property and Information Law from one of the nation’s top 10 schools for IP law, you’ll be on your way to achieve this with a curriculum that includes a range of IP and IP-related classes offered through the school’s JD curriculum. Focus is on the primary areas of IP: copyright law, patent law, and trademark and unfair competition law.
Graduate Tax Program
The diverse offerings of this program are as expansive as they are impactful. Legal professionals can opt for the LLM in Taxation, which follows one of the most comprehensive curricula among taxation programs and is offered online or residentially.
Aspiring and current accountants, auditors, and other business professionals may opt for the online or residential Master in the Study of Tax Law — which will begin with an introduction to the US tax system, law, and procedures before sharpening skills in tax research and draftsmanship.
Estate planners and wealth management professionals can learn from industry experts online or residentially in the Estate Planning Certificate. Gain detailed knowledge of the substantive case law, statutory rules, and regulatory guidance with respect to the tax aspects of Estate Planning. This certificate also serves as a pathway to the LLM in Taxation.
Banking & Financial Law Program
The LLM in Banking & Financial Law (online or residential) remains the only financial services LLM program in the country with its own faculty and a curriculum designed exclusively for graduate study. If you seek financial services law training to tackle the regulatory, transactional, and compliance needs of clients across financial institutions, government agencies, trade associations, law firms, and corporations worldwide, it’s harder to find a more exclusively specialized one than this.
For early-career financial services compliance professionals, or those seeking a career in financial services compliance, the online Certificate in Financial Services Compliance provides a prestigious and valuable credential from a top-ranked law school. It is taught by industry experts and backed by more than 30 years of experience in financial services education through the Graduate Banking & Financial Law Program.
Two year LLM Program
Structured over two years, the Two Year LLM Program blends legal, academic, and language skills crucial for excelling in American law schools. The first year is focused on expanding your legal English vocabulary, legal writing, case analysis, and advocacy skills. In the second year, you will focus on specialized classes from your chosen degree program. The program is available for students interested in an LLM degree in American Law, Intellectual Property, Banking and Financial Law or Tax Law.
Professional development for career success
What sets BU School of Law apart is its broad offerings of expert advice and guidance to develop your professional skills.
Access personalized and one-on-one coaching to develop job search strategies
Hone your interviewing and networking skills
Perfect your US resume and cover letter
What’s more, you can also access BU’s online job, internship, pro bono and career resource database as well as attend an extensive array of career-related workshops and panels throughout the academic year.
Rigorous, flexible and rewarding courses
BU Law offers a huge selection of courses across a diverse array of legal fields and areas of practice.
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