Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition and fees are set on an annual basis by Northeastern University School of Law’s board of trustees. The current estimated cost of this program for the 2024-2025 academic year is $1,172 per semester hour, or $35,160 total. Please visit Student Financial Services or connect with your admissions counselor for more information.

Our Double Husky Scholarship program provides all graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern a 25% tuition discount for enrolling full-time in the MLS program. The School of Law offers a limited number of Dean’s Scholarships to highly qualified students. Contact your admissions counselor for more information on Dean’s Scholarships.

Some students may also be eligible for federal financial aid or veterans benefits. Prospective students should contact your admissions counselor for more information. Admitted and enrolled students, please contact lawfinaid@northeastern.edu.

Dean’s Scholarship

The online Master of Legal Studies offers Dean’s Scholarships for outstanding students accepted into the MLS program. Recipients are identified through evaluation of admission application materials, including the FAFSA. The process includes a holistic review of academic achievement, professional experience, letters of recommendation and the personal statement. Scholarship recipients receive at least 10 % tuition reduction.

Scholarship funds are equally disbursed to the recipient’s Northeastern student account based on enrollment each academic term during the course of the MLS program, as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Note: The recipient will be responsible for paying the remainder of the tuition invoice each term. All Dean’s Scholarship applications must be received by the stipulated deadlines of the selected term. Students may not receive awards toward more than one program or class.

Scholarship Renewal Requirements

To retain this scholarship, the recipient must maintain full-time enrollment in the Master of Legal Studies program, earn an overall grade point average of 3.25 or above and make satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.

Information for Northeastern Employees

Northeastern faculty, staff and dependents eligible for tuition waivers under current Northeastern human resources policies can apply them toward the MLS program. For more information, please contact the Human Resource Management (HRM) Customer Service Center at 617.373.2230 or HRM_Info@Northeastern.edu.

What is the Northeastern Network?

The Northeastern University School of Law network spans the globe. With the support of more than 3,000 employer partners and 200,000 graduates, Northeastern students are networked for success. As a Master of Legal Studies student, you will have access to all of our campus resources, including our research library, and various conferences and presentations. Wherever your location, you will graduate prepared and networked for life.