What will I learn?

St. John’s offers the only LL.M. program in the United States focused entirely on bankruptcy law, and it’s based in New York City-the heart of bankruptcy practice. Our curriculum is designed with care and taught by top practitioners, judges, and academics in the field. The program is selective. To apply, you need a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or international experience in bankruptcy or insolvency plus working knowledge of the U.S. legal system. If you're an internationally trained lawyer who also wants to qualify for the New York Bar Exam, the U.S. Legal Studies LL.M./Bankruptcy LL.M. dual degree program may be the right path for you.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$44,480.00 (37,52,953) per year

$2,780 Per credit; $38,900 Per Semester; $77,800 Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Queens Residential Campus

8000 Utopia Parkway,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$44,480.00 (37,52,953) per year

$2,780 Per credit; $38,900 Per Semester; $77,800 Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Queens Residential Campus

8000 Utopia Parkway,

QUEENS,

New York,

11439, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

We look for strong candidates who can succeed in the Bankruptcy LL.M. programs demanding curriculum. When reviewing applications, we consider your academic record in college and law school, your work experience, your writing, and other relevant qualifications. We place the most weight on your academic record as a J.D. student at an accredited U.S. law school, along with your employment history and potential to excel in bankruptcy practice.You can apply to the Bankruptcy LL.M. program through St. John's admissions portal or through LSAC. Since students can start the program in the fall or spring semester, we use a rolling admissions process. Applications are reviewed by the Director of the Center for Bankruptcy Studies, the LL.M. Admissions Committee, and the Dean of Admissions as they come in, and we make every effort to share admissions decisions promptly.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.