Suffolk University Law School

The University

For more than one hundred years, Suffolk University Law School has produced some of the nation’s most distinguished legal professionals. In law firms throughout the world, the judiciary, and the public sector, Suffolk Law graduates are known for their knowledge, competence, ethics, and dedication. As the fifth largest law school in the United States, Suffolk Law has a network of over 24,000 alumni around the world.

The Law School

Suffolk Law occupies a new and technologically sophisticated building in the heart of Boston, surrounded by key political, legal, and financial centers. It is easily accessible by public transport from all directions. Dedicated in 1999, classical beauty meets cutting-edge technology in our building. With over 3,000 high-speed Internet connections, Suffolk Law ranks as one of the most technologically advanced law schools in the nation. Every seat in the Law School, from the classrooms to the dining hall, is equipped with secure, high-speed connections to the Internet and to the Law School's internal network. Online content, video conferencing, and distance learning applications are regularly used to supplement lectures, adding insight to your learning experience.

The Program

Technology is transforming the way lawyers think and work. Globalization is transforming the law itself. To be competitive in this new world requires special skills and knowledge. Graduate study abroad is the passport successful lawyers need for the transnational practice of law in the 21st century.

Everyone needs to know something about how the rest of the world thinks, acts and does business; no matter where you live and work, you will need to broaden your horizons and comprehend the whole world of law, from tax to domestic relations, corporations to contracts.

Suffolk University Law School’s LL.M. in Global Law and Technology will prepare you to meet the needs of advanced study and specialization for lawyering in a global world.

With an average incoming class of 30 students, the program is small enough to be friendly and big enough to be important. Students have come from 37 countries from around the world. Social and networking events are held on a regular basis.

The LL.M. curriculum is primarily elective in nature. LL.M. students may choose from any of more than 200 courses that are offered each year at Suffolk Law. Whether you have a special interest in alternative dispute resolution, corporate finance, or law and literature - there’s something for everyone!

Students may also choose to specialize in one or more of the four designated areas:
• Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
• Biomedicine and Health Law
• International Law and Business
• U.S. Law and Legal Methods

Candidates may earn up to two specializations and will be awarded a certificate, in addition to their diploma at graduation.

Twenty four (24) credits are required to complete the LL.M. degree in Global Law and Technology. Initial enrollment in the fall or spring semesters is available. Full and part-time schedules are available too, making the program convenient and accessible to local lawyers, who are looking for a competitive edge in today’s tough legal market and international lawyers, who recognize the value of U.S. legal education.

Students are required to enroll in one required seminar, Issues of Law, Policy, and Ethics in Global Technology, and to complete a legal writing requirement.

Our dedicated LL.M. career and internship advisor will assist you from day one. The LL.M. has been a success in producing increased and improved career opportunities for its graduates.

The Faculty

Suffolk Law School Professors are internationally recognized experts in their respected fields. They are sought-after speakers of legal conferences, writers of textbooks and publishers of articles in prestigious legal journals.

Also, more than 120 adjunct faculty represent the legal community and the judiciary, providing LL.M. student benefit of their extensive and practical experience.

For additional information and biographies, please visit:
www.law.suffolk.edu/academic/llm/faculty.cfm
www.law.suffolk.edu/faculty

Application Procedure

Admission to the graduate program is based on overall academic performance with particular emphasis on law school academic achievement, work experience, seriousness of purpose, letters of recommendation, and the student's personal statement.

For graduates of U.S. law schools, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is required. The applicant must have demonstrated academic excellence in earning the first law degree.

For graduates of non-U.S. Law Schools, applicants seeking admission to the LL.M. degree program must have earned a law degree with high academic standing from a duly-accredited foreign university. Applicants also must demonstrate that they possess the requisite English language skills to undertake and complete their course of study. Applicants should be aware that no remedial language assistance is available for graduate students. Applicants who received their law degree from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must attain a minimum score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based) to be considered for admission to the Law School.

Applications for the LL.M. program must be received in the LL.M. Admissions Office by May 15, 2009 for Fall 2009 admission, or October 1, 2009 for Spring 2010 admission. Candidates may expect to receive a decision within two weeks of their application being completed.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the LL.M. in Global Law and Technology at Suffolk University Law School is based on the number of credit hours the student is enrolled in for each semester. For the 2008/2009 academic year, the charge per credit hour is $1,585.

All students enrolled in 9 or more credits in a semester are required to enroll in the University's Health Insurance Plan if proof of insurance coverage is not provided. All international students are required to enroll in the University's Health Insurance Plan.

Financial Aid

Applicants seeking financial aid to support their studies must complete the Suffolk University Law School LL.M. program financial aid application form. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for federal or private loans. International students may be eligible for private loans and should also seek assistance from sources in their home country.

Tuition Scholarships are available to qualified applicants based on academic excellence and financial need. Please visit the website for details and deadlines at www.law.suffolk.edu/academic/llm/finaid.cfm

Location

Boston is one of the preeminent cites in the U.S. for technology and scientific research, acclaimed for excellence in advancing health care and biomedical fields, a university town and the cultural center of New England. And in the city's commercial and governmental center is Suffolk University Law School's Sargent Hall, surrounded by the Boston Common, the Freedom Trail and historic sights at every turn.