Master of Law [L.L.M] From Northwestern University

Evanston, IllinoisLocation
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Master of Law [L.L.M]

9 months
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #52 out of 301 by THE Global Ranking 2025

₹70.2 L/Yr

$80,252 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹7016432 (USD 80252)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing expenses₹1783572 (USD 20400)
Total Cost₹1783572 (USD 20400)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024₹6746449 (USD 77164)
2023₹6534168 (USD 74736)
2022₹4992778 (USD 57106)
2021₹6265933 (USD 71668)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Jan 15, 2025
  • The Master of Laws (L.L.M) program at Northwestern University is a duration of 1-year.
  • The Master of Laws (L.L.M) is a full-time and on-campus program. 
  • This program offers outstanding graduates of foreign law schools an opportunity to study American law and legal processes, continue their studies in international law, and engage in comparative legal research.
    Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
    • Accounting for Decision-making
    • Business Analytics
    • Business Strategy
    • Finance 1
    • Leadership in Organizations 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • Students have various job opportunities as:
    • Professors
    • Judges
    • Corporate counsel
    • Consultants
    • Human rights workers
    • Bankers, and civil servants
  • The Graduation rate of Northwestern University is 94%.
  • The average salary goes up to 66,964 USD after completing this program.
  • The acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 9%.
  • Northwestern University is ranked #29 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor of a law degree or in a related field received from an institution.
  • Students require to have 2 years of work experience.
  • Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 
  • Students are required to submit a copy of unofficial GRE or GMAT exam scores.

International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT scores.

Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Law 52 out of 301 in Global Ranking
( #15 out of 71 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Law 65 out of 400 in Global Ranking
( #15 out of 59 in USA 2025)

US News logo
Law 10 out of 195 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 134 in USA 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

After this program, students have job opportunities as:

  • Assistant Legal Manager
  • Deputy Company Secretary    
  • Senior Tax Associate
  •  Research Associate  
  •  LLM Associate Professor


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