Master of Laws (LLM) - Law and Public Service

Globalization is transforming the way lawyers think and work. To be a successful lawyer today, you'll need to broaden your horizons, no matter where in the world you practice. That's one of the ways earning a Master of Laws (LLM) degree can work to your advantage. An LLM degree gives you the opportunity to acquire practical, specialized legal knowledge that will make you more competitive in a tough job market.Suffolk University Law School's Master of Laws program is for any legal graduate who wants to build upon their education—whether you're new, experienced, or making a career change. We offer a variety of LLM degree options, from General to Global Law & Technology to an accelerated JDTaxation dual degree. Suffolk Law offers unique and practical LLM programs in the heart of thriving Boston, allowing students to specialize in up-and-coming fields, such as intellectual property law and international business, or to study core U.S. bar-test subjects to gain eligibility to sit for a bar exam in the U.S.Challenge your mind with rigorous Master of Laws curriculum taught by seasoned experts and practitioners. Gain invaluable real-world experience with our nationally ranked and recognized clinics, programs, and experiential opportunities. And advance your degree while getting the added edge to compete in today's legal marketplace. Students may prepare for a wide variety of careers in public service. These include careers in the executive branch of government, as staff or agency counsel, assistant attorneys or assistant district attorneys; in the legislative branch, as counsel or staff to legislators, legislative committees or legislative offices; in the judicial branch, as law clerks, staff counsel or judges; or in the non-governmental sector, perhaps as representatives for disadvantaged clients, advocates for policy reform, or specialists in business-government relations.