Graduate Degree Program Options

Combined JD/LLM degrees and other options for New York Law School JD students

There are four ways for NYLS students to complete a graduate degree at New York Law School.

Accelerated JD/LLM Program. The Accelerated JD/LLM Program is designed for qualified New York Law School JD students who would like to pursue a post-JD (Master’s) LLM degree on an accelerated basis. Each of our specialized LLM degree programs in Financial Services Law, Real Estate, and Taxation offers an Accelerated JD/LLM Program.

Students in the Accelerated Program complete the JD degree in the typical timeframe, but include an additional 6 to 7 credits in their JD program of study. Following receipt of the JD degree, students typically complete the LLM in a single final semester. A reduced tuition rate is applicable to the post-JD studies. Most students will need to enroll in one summer term during the JD years to complete the additional credits on time.

For more information please visit: Accelerated JD/LLM Program

NYLS Advanced Studies Program. Through the NYLS Advanced Studies Program, JD students who successfully complete certain upper level courses at New York Law School may receive advanced standing credit toward their LLM or MA degree. With advanced standing, students who are pursuing an LLM or MA degree in the typical two to four post-JD semesters will be able to complete their degree requirements more quickly. To be eligible for the Advanced Studies Program, students must begin their graduate program within 5 years of completing their JD degree. A maximum of 6 to 9 advanced standing credits (depending on the graduate program) may be awarded. Advanced standing credits may be counted toward the required number of credits for the LLM or MA degree or applied to reduce graduate tuition, at the student’s option.

For more information please visit: NYLS Advanced Studies Program

NYLS Recent Graduates Program. New York Law School alumni who begin an LLM or MA degree within two years after the year in which they graduate from the New York Law School JD program will be eligible for reduced tuition throughout their graduate studies. The tuition rate for the Recent Graduates Program for those starting their graduate studies in 2012-2013 will be 50% of the regular tuition. Students in the Recent Graduates Program may also participate in the Advanced Studies Program.

For more information please visit: NYLS Recent Graduates Program

Standard Graduate Studies. New York Law School graduate degree programs are open to qualified lawyers who hold a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school or an equivalent foreign law degree. Graduate degrees may be completed on a full or part-time basis. Please see the program websites for further information.

Financial Services Law LLM.
Real Estate LLM.
Graduate Tax Program.
Mental Disability Law Studies.

Combined JD/LLM degrees and other options for non- New York Law School students

Visitors Program for JD Students. Qualified students who are enrolled in a JD program at another law school may, with the permission of their home institution, spend a summer or one or two semesters visiting at NYLS. Visiting JD students may participate in the New York Law School Advanced Studies Program and earn advanced standing credit toward an LLM or MA degree at New York Law School.

For more information please visit: NYLS Advanced Studies Program

Standard Graduate Studies. New York Law School graduate degree programs are open to qualified lawyers who hold a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school or an equivalent foreign law degree. Graduate degrees may be completed on a full or part-time basis. Please see the program websites for further information.

Financial Services Law LLM.
Real Estate LLM.
Graduate Tax Program.
Mental Disability Law Studies.