Brooklyn Law School

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Brooklyn Law School

250 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States

www.brooklaw.edu

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LL.M. for Internationally Trained Lawyers facts

Tuition 61,488
Duration 12 months
Class Size 30
Women 60%
Intakes August
Int'l Students 30%
Minimum TOEFL 95
Minimum IELTS 7.0
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The Program

Location, Location, Location. Brooklyn Law School is located in Downtown Brooklyn, surrounded by courts, businesses, civic organizations, and law firms. We are also a short train ride from Wall Street, the epicenter of international finance and innovation, and all of Manhattan. Immerse yourself in a real-world learning environment where LL.M. students grow both professionally and personally.

The LL.M. curriculum provides lawyers trained abroad with the knowledge needed to master U.S. legal discourse and to enhance their skills for practice globally. LL.M. students at Brooklyn Law School have the option to focus their courses on General U.S. Law or select a specialization in the areas of Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, or Refugee and Immigration Law. Students may also choose curriculum to meet the requirements to sit for the New York State Bar Exam. As a licensed attorney in multiple jurisdictions, you will be the global attorney of the 21th century. Voted one of the top LL.M. programs for internationally trained attorneys according to preLaw magazine, we are meeting the demands of a new world of law.

Specializations

Brooklyn Law School offers an LL.M. in General U.S. Law as well as three specializations: Business Law, Refugee and Immigration Law, and Intellectual Property Law.

Business Law

Our foundational courses provide a thorough grounding in the way law governs organizations, from small businesses and privately held companies to large corporate enterprises with many subsidiaries and affiliates. Our Dennis J. Block Center for the Study of International Business Law, now in its third decade, sponsors a variety of events on contemporary international business issues and draws influential scholars and practitioners to the Law School. In addition, the Center for the Study of Business Law and Regulation provides a forum for scholarship that offers new perspectives on and solutions to real-world business law and regulatory issues.

Refugee and Immigration Law

Our refugee and immigration law faculty includes scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who have made substantial contributions to the field, including in the areas of asylum law, refugee law, and international human rights law. These experts teach and practice against the backdrop of New York City, a hub of immigration practice and home to two immigration courts, two asylum offices, and one of the busiest federal Circuit Court immigration dockets in the country. Learn more about our Safe Harbor Clinic.

Intellectual Property Law

Our New York City location offers the advantage of a legal education that is part classroom study, part immersion. Students’ fieldwork will be with the very entrepreneurs, startup companies, and emerging technologies that are driving innovation. The Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE) is the hub for exploring legal issues such as entrepreneurship and providing effective legal representation for new commercial and not-for-profit businesses. The Center reinforces and capitalizes on Brooklyn’s role as a haven for business, media, energy, technology, creative arts, and social enterprise innovators.

The Law School

Brooklyn Law School is a leader in teaching excellence, cutting-edge scholarship, and real-world legal preparation. Our students and faculty form a vibrant intellectual community in New York City, an international center for business, education, and innovation.

Brooklyn Law School offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree; several joint-degree (JD and Master's) programs co-sponsored with other prominent New York City academic institutions; and the LL.M. Program for lawyers trained outside of the United States.

The curriculum includes over 200 courses in a broad range of subjects, blending doctrinal and experiential instruction. The clinical program - one of the first in the nation - is regarded as among the nation's finest and most comprehensive. The rigorous academic approach equips students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills required for the successful practice of law.

The Faculty

Vice Dean and a Centennial Professor of Law Miriam Baer

Ranked among the top 30 law school faculties in the nation based on the triennial Scholarly Impact Ranking* for U.S. law schools, our professors include experts in many areas of U.S. and international law, as well as practicing lawyers with strong ties to financial institutions, corporations, and arts, entertainment, and media companies around the globe.

*Source: Prof. Gregory Sisk and collaborators, University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minnesota, 2024

Alumni

The Law School’s alumni network of 24,000 graduates extends worldwide and includes prominent leaders and trailblazers in their fields. Our large alumni body presents networking and career opportunities for our students that few law schools can match.

Listed as a “Go-To Law School” for recent grads placed at the nation’s largest 100 law firms (National Law Journal)
Recognized as a Leading Law School of the Top Music Lawyers (Billboard Magazine)
Ranked 2nd, above NYU Law and Columbia Law, for number of alumni on the NY Metro Area Super Lawyers list

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must hold the equivalent of a J.D. from a non-US university and non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate English competency through minimum TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Applicants seeking to start in August must submit a completed application by June 1 prior. Learn more about our application requirements.

Application Procedure

Our application process is entirely electronic through www.lsac.org. To learn about the application process, please review the instructions here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of International Programs at intlprograms@brooklaw.edu.

Tuition and Fees

The living expenses are estimated costs which vary depending on the student’s actual expenses. For the 2024-2025 academic year (for 24 credits) the estimated cost of attendance including housing is as follows:

Tuition: $61,488

Fees (plus $50 registration fee): $850

Financial Aid

All LL.M. applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship awards. No separate application process is necessary. Please contact intlprograms@brooklaw.edu for more information. Applicants are encouraged to seek other external scholarships and private loans to cover the full cost of their studies, including living expenses.

Location

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

The campus is located in a beautiful, lively residential and commercial neighborhood of Downtown Brooklyn, adjacent to many state and federal courts, as well as government, corporate, and public interest law offices, which serve as our "learning laboratories." The Law School's neighborhood is home to a thriving hub of chic New York shops and dining, as well as night life, culture, and arts. Students enjoy free concerts, museum visits, neighborhood walks along historical tree-lined streets, farmer's markets, food festivals, and much more.

Learn more about Brooklyn:

Downtown Brooklyn

Arts and Culture Through BRIC

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Brooklyn Smoragasburg

Accommodation

Feil Hall Housing

The Law School guarantees housing for all LL.M. students beginning in August who meet our housing application deadline of May 1. Feil Hall offers comfortable, furnished apartments with 24-hour security and on-site laundry. It is located within a short walk of the main campus, which is adjacent to a major transportation hub. Travel to Manhattan takes only minutes by subway, bus, car, or a scenic stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. Family housing options are also available.

Student Life

Since its founding over a century ago, Brooklyn Law School has been a gateway to success for people of all backgrounds. Our 1,100 students come from nearly every U.S. state and more than two dozen countries, bringing with them a diversity of life experiences, cultures, languages, and personal accomplishments. They are active in more than 45 student organizations, the award-winning Moot Court Honor Society, and our many clinic opportunities. They also participate in a full schedule of symposia, forums, and workshops every semester.

Testimonial from Kaine Agary '23, Appellate Court Attorney, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department: "A key factor that drew me to Brooklyn Law School was the experiential learning. I participated in an outreach program through CUBE (Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship) where local business people could come with their legal issues and, under the supervision of the law firm partners, we gave them solutions and answered questions... I also participated in the Brooklyn Law Incubator and Policy (BLIP) clinic where we did real legal work. One of the exciting things that my group did was to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court. I appreciated the opportunities to get that hands-on experience."

Upcoming Events

LL.M. Informational Webinar
November 14, 2024
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Brooklyn Law School Open House
November 14, 2024
Join us on Thursday, November 14 for our Open House on the main campus at 250 Joralemon St. Attendees will hear from faculty and current students. The...

Programs at Brooklyn Law

Full-Time

LL.M. for Internationally Trained Lawyers

Language

English

Intakes

August

Duration

12 months

Tuition

61,488

Concentrations

Business Law
Intellectual Property Law
Refugee and Immigration Law

Features

LL.M. students seeking to take the New York State bar exam must also take a course in professional responsibility and a minimum of six credit hours in other courses in exam subjects.

https://www.brooklaw.edu/Academics/International-Programs/LLM

Part-Time

LL.M. for Internationally Trained Lawyers

Language

English

Intakes

August

Duration

18 months

Tuition

61,488

Concentrations

Business Law
Intellectual Property Law
Refugee and Immigration Law

Features

Part-time program only available to US citizens and permanent residents, or those whose visa status allows part-time study.

https://www.brooklaw.edu/Academics/International-Programs/LLM

Scholarships at Brooklyn Law

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