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Master of Law in American Legal Studies

INTO Group - Hofstra University

USA,New York

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 74,450/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1935

Total Students: 11,131 +

Int. Students: 932 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Law in American Legal Studies

Program Overview

The American Legal Studies program should appeal to foreign law graduates who are encouraged to obtain legal training in U.S. law and practice in order to compete more effectively with U.S. law firms operating in foreign countries. The program helps to qualify a candidate for eligibility to sit for the New York State Bar Examination and to be admitted to practice law in New York. Foreign law graduates who seek U.S. law training in order to make themselves more attractive to U.S. law firms and corporations will also benefit from this degree program. The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has a package of courses in American Litigation and Advocacy that are of particular interest to foreign law graduates who want comprehensive exposure to American approaches to litigation theory and techniques in a variety of lecture, simulation and practice settings.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Open
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 74,450 per year

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

Living Cost in INTO Group - Hofstra University

CAD 18,000 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

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate Scholarships Regional scholarship Progression scholarship Scholarship and Merit Awards Graduate Scholarships Regional scholarship Progression scholarship Direct MS in Computer Science scholarship	Undergraduate Scholarships Regional scholarship • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program enrollments. • A personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions. Progression scholarship • Successful completion of International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to Hofstra. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $4,000-$10,000 per year. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.75 on International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $8,000- $13,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Hofstra as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an approved undergraduate program. • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0+. Scholarship and Merit Awards • No scholarship application is required since qualified applicants are automatically considered. • Applicable to full-time first year Direct Entry undergraduate international enrollments. • Awarded based on holistic review of the information supplied on the admission application. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0+ and 1150 SAT score (or 23 ACT), or a minimum GPA of 3.5+ without standardized test scores. • Award amount varies based on GPA and standardized test scores. LINK: www.hofstra.edu/admission/first-year-scholarships.html Graduate Scholarships Regional scholarship • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. • Applicable to Integrated Master's and Graduate Pathway program enrollments. • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions. Progression scholarship • Successful completion of Integrated Master's or Graduate Pathway program and matriculate to Hofstra. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on Intergrated Master's Program or Graduate Pathway to qualify for $2,000 per year. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.75 on Intergrated Master's Program or Graduate Pathway to qualify for $4,000 per year. • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Hofstra as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an approved graduate program. • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.0+. Direct MS in Computer Science scholarship • Total scholarship award is $15,000 over the three-semester program ($5,000 per semester). • This scholarship is only applicable to Direct Entry (DE) MS in Computer Science students. • Must pay $200 tuition deposit by the confirmation deadline. • Must maintain good academic standing during the program. • Award is only available for students starting in Fall 2025.	Undergraduate Scholarships Regional scholarship-$10,000-$15,000 ($2,500-$15,000 per year) Progression scholarship-$13,000 ($4,000-$13,000 per year ($12,000-$39,000 in total)) Scholarship and Merit Awards-$30,000 ($30,000 per year ($120,000 in total)) Graduate Scholarships Regional scholarship-$10,000-12,000 ($3,000-$12,000 per year) Progression scholarship-$4,000 ($2,000-$4,000 per year) Direct MS in Computer Science scholarship-$15,000 ($5,000 per semester)

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.