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Immerse Yourself in the Boston College LLM
Boston College Law School’s LLM program offers the best of both worlds: a customizable, international law degree grounded in an immersive on-campus experience at one of the top universities in the United States. Our one-year LLM is well-integrated within the JD curriculum. You will study alongside JD students and learn from world-class BC Law professors as you deepen your expertise in your chosen area of the law, build your legal network, and prepare for career opportunities around the world.
The Boston College Difference
1 year
fully on campus
#1
LLM Programs for Foreign Attorneys
International Jurist Magazine
#20
Best Law Schools
US News & World Report
Immersive Community
LLM students are full members of the thriving BC Law community. You’ll connect with JD students and tenured faculty, collaborate on projects, and join a 13,500+-member alumni network that will support you long after graduation.
- 100% of LLM students receive scholarships.
Career Outcomes
Every LLM student is paired with a faculty member, a JD “buddy” and a career services advisor who supports them throughout their time at BC Law.
- Employed in Law Firms: 46%
- Legal Apprenticeships or Internships: 36%
- Academia: 18%
Specialized Academics
Customize your LLM degree with a concentration in one of five specialized legal areas:
- Business Law
- Environmental Law
- Human Rights & International Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Tax Law
Boston and Beyond
Boston is the ideal place to expand your legal knowledge and prepare for your next career step. Our campus is located just seven miles from downtown, in a city home to thousands of law firms, countless international organizations, and thriving cultural life.
Alumni Careers (Selected)
- Associate, Han Kun Law Offices, Beijing
- Immigration Attorney, Rian Immigrant Center, Boston
- Associate, Clifford Chance LLP, NYC
- Legal Counsel, Google Tokyo
- Staff Attorney, EarthRights International, Rio de Janeiro
- Commercial Legal Manager, Femsa Servicios, Mexico
- Partner, Morel d'Arleaux, Paris
- Trainee, Court of Justice of the European Union, Luxembourg
“ I received admission offers from over 50 U.S. Law schools, but the special attention the BC Law admissions team gave me was beyond convincing. ”
“ Whether you want to pursue an American dream or build your own dream, BC Law is a wise choice. ”