Overview

Description

Science, engineering, and technology are increasingly driving the world economy. STEM professionals who understand and anticipate the legal, regulatory, and business implications of their work will be best prepared to lead the development of innovation and policy.

The unique Master of Science in Law curriculum centers on the intersection of law, business, and technology, with specific focus areas in business law and entrepreneurship, intellectual property and patent design, and regulatory analysis and strategy. Courses are designed specifically for MSL students, and students have the flexibility to design course plans that fit their particular interests and professional goals.

Students at Northwestern University have access to a highly successful alumni base, in addition to world-renowned faculty and broader Northwestern University resources. Northwestern Law is also a long-standing leader in curricular innovation, known for launching several other path-breaking programs. MSL students truly enjoy the best of both worlds: an innovative, new law degree awarded by an established, world-class law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Formation & Structure
Business Torts
Contract Law & Design
Ethics
Intellectual Property Fundamentals
Legal & Regulatory Process
Public Persuasion or Persuasive Communication
Research in Law, Business & Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Public Law View 154 other Masters in International Law in United States

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application requires the following:

A statement of purpose that addresses specific questions
One letter of recommendation
A resume or CV
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs
International students must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score or apply for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver
Online format applicants: video interview
Residential format applicants: the admissions committee may request a video interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65686 USD / year

≈ 65686 USD / year
Out-of-State

65686 USD / year

≈ 65686 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65686 USD / year

≈ 65686 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

Description

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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