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Master of Law - General Studies

Yeshiva University

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 65,817/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1886

Total Students: 6,513 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

500 W 185th St, New York, NY 10033, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
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Work Permit

Master of Law - General Studies

Program Overview

Cardozo’s General Studies LL.M. program is distinctive for its flexibility and the breadth of its offerings. Students enrolled in the General Studies LL.M. program may select from virtually the entire law school curriculum. The degree is valuable to lawyers from abroad as well as to J.D. graduates of U.S. law schools who wish to broaden their academic and professional horizons.

Courses
LL.M. students choose courses from the Cardozo J.D. curriculum. The Cardozo J.D. curriculum includes core doctrinal courses (known as “first-year” courses because they are required during the first year of J.D. study) that lay the foundation of legal concepts along with upper-level courses that provide variety and depth and allow for specialization in specific areas of the law.

General Studies LL.M. students are free to choose courses from both the first-year and upper-level curricula, provided course prerequisites have been met.

The following courses are required:

Professional Responsibility or Professional Responsibility for LL.M. Students
Six credits from courses on the content outline of the New York State Bar Exam
Graduates of foreign law schools must take Introduction to U.S. Law and two semesters of the advanced workshop in legal research and writing

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 65,817 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Yeshiva University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

Min GPA: 70%

English Proficiency Requirements:
For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall Score: 6.5 with no band less than 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Overall Score - 80, (Min Listening: 20.0, Min Reading: 18.0, Min Speaking: 22.0, Min Writing: 20.0)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall Score: 60 with no band less than 58
Duolingo English Test Score: 110

Standardized Test
. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - Overall Score - 295.0 (Minimum Verbal Reasoning - 150.0 Minimum Quantitative Reasoning - 145.0)
. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - Overall Score - 500.0

Please Note - GRE Waived off for Fall 2022 Intake.

Minimum CGPA Required: 0.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.