BUMaster of Laws in American LawBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jul 31, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Personal statement detailing career goals and how the program will support these goals.

Resume or CV

Curriculum vitae / resume required.

Recommendation letters

Letters of recommendation required as part of the LSAC graduate application materials; confirm quantity in LSAC application.

Official transcripts

Official transcripts via LSAC Credential Assembly Service showing degree completion and strong academic performance.

Academic: First law degree / bachelor's with strong academics; Official transcripts showing bachelor's degree completion with strong academic performance; LLM applicants typically hold a first law degree. No numerical GPA cutoff published on the program admissions summary.
Prerequisites: Law credential for LLM study; Program is designed for candidates seeking advanced study of U.S. law; admissions look for evidence of ability to succeed in a rigorous legal academic program.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; BU Law graduate minimum if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each section) | Old scale: 100 overall (25 each section); BU Law graduate minimum for the 1–6 scale from 21 Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; BU Law graduate minimum for tests before 21 Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.

Historical admission data is not published.