LLM/MBA
Build on your law degree and prepare for senior roles at the intersection of law and business with dual degrees powered by experience.
Program details
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Commitment
Full-time, 20-24 months
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
This program is ideal for
JD holders looking to advance their law degree for specialization
Foreign-trained lawyers looking to add to their degree and specialize in business
Attorneys looking to develop deep business acumen
Application deadlines
You must apply and gain admission independently to both schools.
Full-Time MBA application deadlines
Combine specialized legal expertise with advanced business skills
- Advance your legal career, accelerate your return to work, or academically prepare to practice law in the U.S.
- Earn two advanced degrees from two top schools—Northeastern Law and D'Amore-McKim—in less time and at lower cost than completing them separately.
- Specialize your MBA degree with two market-aligned concentrations.
- Study and work in Boston, one of America's largest and most sophisticated legal markets and home to top international firms.
Program options
Gain diverse experience to distinguish yourself in your field
Choosing the LLM/MBA program through the Northeastern University School of Law and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business is just the first step in personalizing your education and advancing your career. In these dual degree programs, you'll spend your first year in courses at D'Amore-McKim and choose either two MBA concentrations. The following summer, you'll pursue specialized law coursework, choosing from a long list of focus areas including environmental law, intellectual property, and nonprofit law. You'll complete these courses before moving on to a law co-op, if you choose, and finishing your business classes.
Typical program timeline
You'll choose up to two concentrations to specialize your path based on your goals. Select from our in-demand business-focused concentrations, or opt to earn one business concentration and one MBA x interdisciplinary concentration from a partner college at Northeastern.
Our LLM/MBA program prepares you for leadership at the intersection of law and business. You'll choose from a range of electives in law and business to deepen your expertise in areas that align with your career goals. With the ability to count up to 12 credits toward both degrees, the program is both efficient and flexible. Throughout your journey, you'll work closely with advisors from the MBA and LLM programs to select courses that complement each other and support your professional aspirations.s to courses across Northeastern's six graduate colleges, you'll work with your advisor to design a truly customized path aligned with your goals.
At D'Amore-McKim, we excel at blending classroom instruction and academic theory with experience-powered learning. This approach broadens your knowledge, fosters creativity, and equips you to navigate the evolving demands of today's business world. From the moment you begin your program to the day you graduate, you'll gain valuable experiences that enhance your perspective and boost your confidence.
- Learn from renowned faculty who are seasoned practitioners and thought leaders
- Study real-world cases that vividly illustrate course concepts
- Apply theories in the workplace for immediate, practical impact
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for Credit
360 Huntington Fund
Make real investment decisions. Join the student-led mutual fund and manage part of Northeastern's endowment. You'll pitch stocks, make real investments, and build high-impact finance skills.
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FOR Credit
AI Strategic Hub Research Practicum
Solve real problems with data and tech. Gain experience tackling client challenges through analytics and digital solutions while building a portfolio of impactful work.
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FOR Credit
Global Consulting Project
Consult across borders. Tackle real challenges for a global company—often including a visit to the company's global headquarters—in this immersive team experience. (Application required.)
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FOR Credit
Global Field Study
Experience business on the global stage. Immerse yourself in global markets and culture through travel over spring break or early summer. (Application required.)
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FOR Credit
IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator
Launch a venture—or help one grow. Build your startup or mentor early-stage teams in strategy, finance, or marketing.
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NON Credit
New Venture Development
Accelerate your startup journey. Partner with entrepreneurs and faculty mentors to refine your business idea, sharpen your strategy, and bring your venture closer to market.
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NON Credit
Optional Law Co-ops
Work in a full-time position at law firms, companies, courts, government agencies, community organizations, or advocacy groups through the optional LLM/MBA co-op program.
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FOR Credit
Washington, D.C. Residency
See policy in action. Spend a week in the nation's capital meeting with policymakers and business leaders. You'll explore how public policy shapes the economy as you meet with executives and lobbyists.
Locations
There's no substitute for experience. Our LLM/MBAs will have a significant head start on their peers in achieving their career goals, whether as business lawyers or executives.
Dan Danielsen, Professor of Law
Faculty & learning
In our LLM/MBA dual degree programs, you'll learn from two exceptional faculties. D'Amore-McKim professors bring global business experience, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of today's evolving marketplace. At Northeastern Law, you'll be guided by expert scholars and practicing attorneys who offer real-world legal insights and mentorship. Together, they'll help you build the skills and relationships needed to lead at the intersection of law and business.
Careers & support
Access personalized career guidance from your dedicated advisor in the School of Law career development office. Attorney-advisors work closely with students through individual advising, mentor matching, and a variety of other career support efforts—including substantial employer outreach worldwide. These advisors guide students through the practical aspects of launching a legal career and help strategize how to leverage invaluable co-op experiences to secure their ideal postgraduate roles.
Alumni network
One of the most valuable benefits of earning your degree from D'Amore-McKim and Northeastern Law is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network. The Northeastern Law network numbers 8,500 graduates and includes leaders and visionaries across the globe. D'Amore-McKim's alumni network includes more than 62,500 members spanning 154 countries.
International students
Northeastern's Office of Global Services provides the expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through your immigration, academic journey, and employment experiences—including any Curricular Practical Training deemed necessary or integral to your academic program and Pre-Completion and Post-Completion Optional Practical Training work authorization.
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