Overview

The Laws LL.M. programme at Harvard University offers an unparalleled opportunity for advanced legal study within a vibrant and globally recognised academic community. This one-year degree is specifically designed to integrate students from a vast array of legal systems and professional backgrounds into a rigorous curriculum. Participants benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters deep intellectual engagement and cross-cultural legal understanding.

Why Laws at Harvard University?

Students at Harvard University gain access to extraordinary resources, including the world-renowned Harvard Law School Library and a faculty of leading legal scholars. The institution provides a unique platform for lawyers, government officials, and human rights activists to exchange ideas and develop expertise. The diverse class profile ensures that every student contributes to and learns from a wide variety of international legal perspectives and professional experiences.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 80760 per year
National fee: USD 80760 per year
Local fee: USD 80760 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum allows students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals. Modules may include:

International Legal Studies
Clinical Programs
Experiential Learning
Pro Bono Program
Legal Research
Writing at HLS

Careers with Laws

Graduates of the programme pursue diverse and influential career paths across the globe. Many alumni return to or enter high-level positions as law professors, judges, and diplomats within their home countries. Others find success as human rights activists, doctoral researchers, or business leaders. The school provides extensive career planning resources to support students in securing roles in both the private and public sectors, including judicial clerkships and law teaching positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

(Dis)illusionment for Young Lawyers

A Comparative Perspective on Corporations, Ownership, and Capital Access

A Democracy Initiative

Access to Justice in the Digital World

Administrative Law

Advanced Comparative Perspectives on U.S. Law

Advanced Interpretation: Law and Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 69 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United States

This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

CV/Résumé

Personal statement, parts (A) and (B)

Transcript(s) (including diplomas for all degrees that have been received)

Recommendations (at least two)

Official TOEFL report

Application fee of US$85

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

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year
Out-of-State

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 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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