If you’re looking to learn from America’s best law professors — if you’re seeking “the best classroom experience” in the nation — the LLM in American Law Program is right for you.

BU Law boasts a dynamic academic and legal community with top-notch faculty, renowned globally for their scholarship and the influential texts they’ve authored, delivering an unparalleled classroom experience. Recognized by The Princeton Review for providing the “best classroom experience,” BU Law stands out for its commitment to excellence and student learning.

Our instructors are hailed as some of the best by current students and alums alike, and they prioritize accessibility and tailor their approach to meet the unique needs of their students. To them, you’re not just a number. They actively engage with their students, inviting you to connect during office hours, share a meal, and maintain contact even after graduation. It is our inclusive learning environment that values each individual’s knowledge, fostering a dynamic, engaging, and enriching experience.

You can hear it from our current students and alumni. Many will tell you that their BU Law professors are the best they’ve had, anywhere.

With only two required classes, you are free to take what you want and pursue any of the program’s elective concentrations in International Business Practice, Intellectual Property or Taxation.

• Select from 200+ courses and seminars covering nearly every area of the law, including first-year JD classes, advanced JD classes, and specialized programs through BU Law’s Graduate Program in Banking & Financial Law, Graduate Tax Program, and LLM in Intellectual Property Program.
• Pursue an optional concentration, a specialization in International Business Practice, Intellectual Property, or Tax, with the option to designate your concentration on your official BU Law transcript.
• Take classes exclusively developed for LLM students interested in qualifying for the US bar exam, including six-week 2-credit “Fundamental Track” classes on bar-tested topics.
• Choose from a range of practical skills-based classes taught by experienced practitioners, such as negotiation, transactional contract drafting, and advanced legal writing.

The beauty of this design is that you’ll be able to achieve multiple goals, such as qualifying for a US bar exam, learning substantive doctrine in foundational and specialized topics, and developing advanced lawyering skills that you’ll use no matter your area of practice. Your biggest challenge will be deciding what not to take. But don’t worry. Rest assured we will work with you individually to design a plan that’s best for you.

Why do so many of our graduates say their BU Law experience was the “best year of their lives?”

Because they grow and develop, professionally and personally, in ways unimagined, inspired by the highly personalized support, guidance and encouragement they receive every step of the way.

We don’t deny it. US law studies are challenging. And for many international students, the cultural adjustments to an American classroom are formidable. Common law reasoning. Socratic instruction. Case law methodology. New doctrines, theories, words and phrases. All in English—legal English. And what about finding a job? Or applying to the bar?

There’s no reason to panic. Providing superior support and guidance is what we’re all about.

To support your success in the classroom, you can expect:

• Personalized Learning Plan: One-on-one consultations with our Directors to tailor your class selections to your goals, learning style, and language skills.
• Skill-Building Workshops: Our comprehensive “Academic Achievement” series offers workshops on key skills like time management, case briefing, citing authority, case analysis, outlining, and exam strategies.
• Exclusive LLM Electives: Special classes designed exclusively for LLM students, with a pace and focus that accommodate your language skills and learning needs.
• Dedicated Writing Support: Access to full-time coaches and tutors to help you organize and structure your papers.
• Pre-LLM Preparation: Enroll in a six-week pre-LLM Legal English and Foundations of US Law class to get a head start.

Your professional development and career success is a top priority, no matter your aspirations. You can expect:

• Dedicated LLM Professional Development Staff: Expert advisors focused exclusively on international LLM students, so you won’t compete with JDs for attention.
• Personalized Counseling: One-on-one guidance on job search strategies, interviewing, networking, and crafting US resumes and cover letters.
• Bar Qualification Support: Comprehensive help with bar qualification matters, including direct assistance with state bar authorities.
• Networking Events: Opportunities to connect with Boston practitioners and BU Law JD and LLM alumni.
• Professional Skills Lab: Interactive spring semester training on professional etiquette, lawyering skills, and career management.
• Career Resources: Access to BU’s online job, internship, and pro bono resource database.
• Career Workshops and Panels: A wide range of career-related workshops and panels throughout the academic year.
• International Student Interview Program (ISIP): Opportunity to participate in January’s ISIP in NY, where 200+ global employers seek to recruit LLM students.