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Master Study in Law (LL.M) with 75-100% Scholarships
in Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago-Kent College of Law, a top-tier American law school affiliated with Illinois Tech University through the School of American Law, announces two interconnected stages offering substantial 75% and full 100% scholarships exclusively designed for legal professionals.
Stage 1
School of American Law (SAL)
The SAL program’s duration is two semesters, starting in late January 2025 and ending in December 2025
The SAL delivers 10 mandatory courses with advance standing credits to complete an LL.M in Chicago
After SAL graduation, the students become eligible to continue LL.M at Chicago-Kent in Chicago, USA
SAL courses are designed in hybrid mode and can be taken online or in person in our schools’ locations
SAL courses are scheduled once a month during the weekends. Only 10 weekends are busy with the SAL classes
Only Chicago-Kent professors teach SAL courses. Our academics are consistently ranked among the nation's best
TOEFL or IELTS are not required to start the SAL program
An advisory session is available to assist SAL students in navigating the LL.M application process and applying for an F1 student visa for education abroad
SAL Tuition
The SAL Program tuition fee is 𝟔 𝟖𝟓𝟎 𝐔𝐒𝐃
Tuition can be paid in 2-3 installments
Deadline: Submit your application by 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 for priority admission and scholarship consideration for the SAL 2025 Term
For more benefits, apply early and get more scholarships
Early Admission: 5 000 USD
Deadline: April 15, 2024
Regular Admission: 5 900 USD
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Final Admission: 6 950 USD
Deadline: September 16, 2024
SAL Applicant Eligibility
A bachelor’s degree in law is a must
Master's of law and/or Ph.D/SJD is a plus
Preference is given to attorneys, in-house counsel, and practicing lawyers from various sectors
Recent graduates from law schools are admittable
TOEFL/ IELTS exam is not required
Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for all applicants. Non-native English-speaking applicants shall have sufficient English language proficiency to succeed in the academic program
Successful participation in the interview
Stage 2
LL.M at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Tech
After graduating from SAL, students smoothly transition to the LL.M in Chicago, State of Illinois, USA
The continuation of the LL.M program at Chicago-Kent, Illinois Tech is fully guaranteed
LL.M degree can be earned in 5 months (one semester) or 9 months (two semesters)
All SAL graduates automatically qualify and get a 75% tuition scholarship
The SAL graduate with a final GPA of 4.0 is awarded a 100% tuition scholarship
The SAL graduates get an LL.M degree in one semester (5 months) in U.S., International, and Transnational Law
The SAL graduates have the option to earn various LL.M degrees within two semesters (9 months) in one of the following specialized programs: Global Business
Global Business & Financial Service Law,
Legal Innovation and Technology,
Trial Advocacy,
International Intellectual Property Law
The SAL graduates receive comprehensive support throughout the visa application process, including assistance with gathering the required documentation and navigating the LL.M application procedures. Additionally, the SAL graduates benefit from guidance and resources to find suitable housing
The SAL graduates are assured of a TOEFL waiver for LL.M continuation
Chicago-Kent Tuition
SAL graduates earn an LL.M at Chicago-Kent in one semester instead of the usual two semesters
LL.M tuition for SAL graduates is $10,000 instead of the regular fee of $43,860
LL.M tuition is payable after arrival in Chicago
If SAL graduates opt for the two-semester LL.M study, the tuition for the second semester is 7 250 USD
LL.M Advantages
SAL graduates are guaranteed the right to continue LL.M. studies either immediately or within three years after graduation from SAL
Internships: practical experience through the innovative legal clinics at Chicago-Kent’s in-house Law Group stimulates a career promotion
Externships: Chicago-Kent's deep connections within the Chicago legal community, top private law firms, corporations, and a wide variety of establishments will be a part of your experience
Individual Career Planning through the Career Services Office inside the university
OPT: students spending two semesters at Chicago-Kent have access to the OPT in the USA, a 12-month post-study work permit
After two semesters at Chicago-Kent, graduates are eligible to sit for the BAR exam in the USA
Chicago-Kent has the world’s best location, and the campus is in the heart of the bustling and vibrant city of Chicago – one of the nation’s top legal and financial markets. The law school is located within the downtown “Loop,” blocks away from the city's courthouses, government centers, and countless law firms
Chicago-Kent Credentials
One of the few U.S. law schools, Chicago-Kent is part of a Tech University
Chicago-Kent Rankings
Top 12 in Trial Advocacy
Top 18 in Intellectual Property Law
Top 40 in Legal Writing
A+ for Labor and Employment Law
Chicago-Kent graduates’ employment rate
66.2% right after graduation amounts
90.7% within 9 months following the graduation
Chicago-Kent graduates’ bar pass rate
88.7% ULTIMATE BAR PASS RATE based on 2020 law school graduates who passed the bar exam in any jurisdiction within two years of graduation
88.2% TOTAL EMPLOYMENT RATE 10 months post-graduation for 2022 graduates, which includes graduates working in bar passage required, J.D. advantage, or professional positions
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Application Proccess
We are now accepting applications, send electronically the following:
CV in English with the most recent updates
Copy of Law Diploma(s)
Copy of Passport or ID
Include in your CV the name, surname, position, phone number, and email of the person who may provide a recommendation for you
Submit your application
Documents shall be submitted in English. If your diploma is monolingual in your native language other than English, please make its English translation (notarization is not obligatory).
Send your application to:
saladmissions@kentlaw.iit.edu
admissions@salchicagokent.com
Send your application to:
saladmissions@kentlaw.iit.edu
admissions@salchicagokent.com