Study Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Northern Kentucky University in the USA, Chase College of Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

NKU Chase College of Law offers an LL.M. in U.S. Law degree. This degree is geared toward individuals who have earned their law degree at a foreign institution. This degree is ideal for individuals in the workforce (or who are about to enter the workforce) who believe that gaining knowledge in a particular (or general) area of law in the American legal system will benefit them. LL.M. students are eligible to transfer to the JD program should they wish to do so, but they must apply to the JD program in order to do so.

Which department am I in?

Chase College of Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$16,704.00 per year

Application deadline

15/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$16,704.00 per year

Application deadline

15/04/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The Chase LL.M. program is open to students who have earned a law degree outside of the United States and who are proficient in English.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL or IELTS results - Proficiency is demonstrated by a minimum score of 92 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Application deadline: May/01 for Fall.

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