Outcomes
As a graduate of our JD program, you will possess substantive and procedural law and the ability to perform legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and communication in the legal context.
You will also understand proper professional and ethical responsibilities and demonstrate the skills of collaboration, counseling, and negotiation required of a member of the legal profession.
Programme Structure
Concentrations include:
- Health Law Concentration
- Intellectual Property & Information Law Concentration
- International Law Concentration
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution Concentration
- Public Interest Concentration
- Risk Management & Compliance Concentration
- Transactional Practice Concentration
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for admission to the JD program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you commence study at BU Law
- Application Fee
- LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS): Register with the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Applications to the JD program must be submitted through LSAC.
- Transcripts: Submit your transcripts through LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service.
- Standardized Tests: Test scores are required from either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Optional Essay
- Résumé
- Additional Documents
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 95,777 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 95,777 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 95,777 AUD / year (≈ 66,670 USD / year)
Living costs
Boston, United States: 2,241-4,653 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
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