BU School of Law Academics

Academics at BU Law are rigorous but rewarding, with your studies guided by a celebrated, accomplished faculty. You can choose from more than 200 courses and seminars across 18 areas of study—one of the widest selections of any law school. Three of our programs are ranked in the nation’s top ten by U.S. News & World Report: Health Law, Tax Law, and Intellectual Property Law. Further focus your expertise in one of five LLM programs, 17 dual degree offerings, or several certificates. Contribute legal research to one of our six law journals. Or gain international exposure in one of 21 study abroad programs in 18 locations.

Degree Programs, Certificates & Areas of Study

Areas of Study

Choose from more than 200 courses and seminars, one of the widest selections of any law school, in 18 different areas of legal study.

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LLM Degrees

Hone in on American, Banking & Financial, Intellectual Property, Tax, or International Business Law.

JD Degree

Prepare for your legal career with rigorous academics and professional lawyering skills training.

Fast facts

# 22

in U.S. News & World Report ranking of law schools (2019)

12

number of non-law, graduate-level credits that you can take in your three years at BU

3

years it takes to earn both a JD and an MBA in BU Law's accelerated JD/MBA program

# 3

national ranking of Health Law Program (U.S. News & World Report - 2018)

Graduate Programs at BU Law

Superior educational experience. A long history of enhancing legal careers.

Transform your standing in the legal profession, whether in the United States or abroad.