Northwestern Pritzker School of Law was the first law school to introduce an accelerated LLM degree for experienced lawyers. Since its inception in 2001, our executive LLM programs have proudly graduated over 900 lawyers from over 50 countries.
These high-achieving individuals have accelerated their careers in law firms, corporations, the judiciary, government and non-profits around the world.Lawyers who practice internationally must understand U.S. Laws and principles in order to navigate the complex global landscape.The Northwestern Law Executive LLM Chicago (ELLMC) enables international law graduates to earn an LLM from a top law school in a single summer, from May through August. In courses taught by our world-class faculty, students advance their understanding of U.S. Legal concepts and gain a strong foundation in U.S. Business law.
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Topics.Programs and StatisticsAre the LLM programs offered only for international students? The mission of the Executive LLM Chicago (formerly Accelerated LLM) and LLM programs is to provide international attorneys with exposure to the American model and legal education.Apart from these programs, the Law School offers an and an, which affords domestic and international attorneys the opportunity to specialize within those disciplines.Tell me about the Two-Year JD Program for International Lawyers. Is there a minimum LSAT score needed? Further information can be found on the page.
We do not have a minimum LSAT score for acceptance. Applicants for the Two-Year JD program will be evaluated against each other.Where can I find a copy of Northwestern's Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics? As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, you are entitled to request and receive a copy of Northwestern University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This Report includes statistics for the previous 3 years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Northwestern University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The Report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies on drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a copy of this Report by contacting the Northwestern University Police Department Deputy Chief at (847) 491-3256. The Report can also be accessed and printed from the. English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)Is the TOEFL or IELTS required for admission? If so, what are the TOEFL codes for ETS? Yes, the TOEFL or IELTS is required for admission into the LLM and LLM IHR programs. Foreign applicants who are not native speakers of English should take the TOEFL or IELTS examination and have an official copy of the score report sent from the testing agency directly to LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (institution code 1565), and it will be reported in your credential evaluation.What is the minimum recommended score for the TOEFL or IETLS examination?
The minimum score for the internet-based exam is 100. We do not accept the paper-based TOEFL. The minimum score for the IELTS exam is an overall 7.5.How can I request an English Language Proficiency Exam waiver? TOEFL or IELTS waivers are granted on a case by case basis. Please contact the Admissions Office at to learn more about this process.
ApplyingEligibility To apply, students must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school or a comparable first degree in law (e.g., LLB) from a university outside of the United States.How can I apply for admission? Application instructions and a link to the online application can be found on the for the Executive LLM Chicago (formerly Accelerated LLM), LLM, LLM IHR, and LLM Tax programs.Is the LSAT required for the LLM application process?
The only standardized test that is required for the LLM application is the /IELTS.Are credits from the LLM Program transferrable to Northwestern’s JD Program? Northwestern Law does not accept any LLM credits, whether from Northwestern or another law school, for the JD Program. However, Northwestern does offer the.
Students who are admitted to the program receive one year of credit for their foreign law degree. Two-Year JD students must complete the required coursework for JD students during their first year. The second year is spent taking elective courses.
Two-Year JD students are completely integrated with students in our regular JD program. Graduates of the Two-Year JD program receive a juris doctor degree from Northwestern Law. Please note that the LSAT is required for the Two-Year JD Program.Are deferrals granted? One-year deferrals are granted on a case-by-case basis.