Director’s Message
Dear Prospective Student, Welcome to the LL.M. in American Law Program. As a foreign-trained lawyer, you face myriad choices for graduate studies in the United States and elsewhere. As you contemplate your options, let me tell you about what distinguishes BU Law's LL.M. in American Law Program and what you can expect as a member of our community: America's #1 Teaching Faculty
As an LL.M. in American Law Program student, you will be integrated into the school's regular J.D. classes and therefore have access to BU Law's full-time faculty. Why does that matter? BU Law's full-time faculty has been named as America's best in "Teaching Quality." Our faculty consists of world-renowned scholars who excel not only in their contributions to legal thought, but who also excel inside the classroom as instructors. You can hear it from our current students and alumni. Many will tell you that their BU Law instructors are the best they’ve had, anywhere. Simply put, you will learn from America's best law teachers. Unmatched Flexibility and ChoiceThe American Law Program is the most flexible of BU Law's graduate programs and one of the most flexible you'll find anywhere. It offers an unmatched range of courses to choose from, with a minimum number of "required" classes. You will be able to:
Individual Attention and Personal TreatmentAt BU Law, you will receive not only the highest quality teaching at any American law school, but also the highest level of individual support, both academically and personally. We are passionate about this. The Office of Graduate and International Programs is dedicated to being your "home away from home," ready to assist in nearly every aspect of your experience. Every student benefits from an individual study plan developed through one-on-one consultation with the Director. And every student benefits from the dedicated services of an LL.M. career manager, to assist in job-related matters. Expanding your WorldAs an American Law student, you will be a full member of the overall BU Law community, socially and academically -- not segregated from the rest of the school. You'll be invited to participate in any of the 25+ J.D. student organizations. And because we take very seriously the development of a "family" among the LL.M. students, you will regularly take part in social and extracurricular events that connect you with other BU Law graduate students. As a result, you will form bonds with American and fellow international students that will last well beyond your year in Boston. A Degree with Global CloutThe superior education a BU Law degree represents is recognized worldwide. Our LL.M. graduates are among the most highly recruited by global firms and corporations. Graduates live or practice in over 65 countries outside America, and Boston University Alumni Clubs span the globe with international associations worldwide. I invite you to hear from our alumni about their unforgettable experiences. They have great things to say. In fact, the Program's most recent graduating class rated the quality of their overall experience at BU Law a near perfect 9 out of 10. We’ll gladly put you in touch so you can hear directly. I’m convinced that the more you learn, the more you’ll realize the extraordinary opportunities which await you at BU Law. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards,
John N. Riccardi |
