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About Northeastern University School of Law

As global economies increasingly become interlinked, it’s critical that lawyers and those who work in the business world know how to navigate across borders. Northeastern University School of Law, a leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, welcomes students from across the globe to our JD, LLM, MLS and certificate programs.

Northeastern Law is renowned for providing students with a practical, industry-focused education. In particular, the school’s LLM and MLS coursework and curricula rely heavily on industry input, with a goal of enhancing students’ career development opportunities. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Northeastern University as one of the top 10 schools in the country in its Most Innovative Schools ranking, and The National Jurist/preLaw awarded Northeastern Law an A+ grade for practical legal training in 2024.

At the heart of our program are faculty who are exceptional scholars and researchers, authors of trailblazing casebooks and widely read articles in the most prestigious journals. They are also active litigators, committed advocates, respected consultants and influential policy shapers. Together with our students, they collaborate on research and initiatives that advance international business and social justice across the globe.