SAL for non-lawyers
February 5, 2024 2024-03-19 21:28SAL for Non-Lawyers
Master Study in Law (LL.M) with 75-100% Scholarships
in Chicago, IL, USA
Stage 1
School of American Law (SAL)
The SAL program’s duration is two semesters, starting in late September 2024 and ending in May 2025
The SAL grants 10 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
During the SAL Program, students can seamlessly blend study and work without disrupting their lifestyles or work-life balance
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 $6 950
Tuition can be paid in 5 installments
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Applicant Eligibility
Applicants with degrees in business administration, management, economy, applied sciences, information technologies, political scientists, also diplomats, business leaders, C-suite executives, and business owners who are in search of mastering knowledge in legal frameworks to incorporate into their managerial efforts to enhance their results, without switching careers.
Applicants shall have three years of working experience in mid- or high-managerial positions
The 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 3.8 or higher 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 & 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 in several installments
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
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
Chicago-Kent Rankings
Top 9 in Trial Advocacy
Top 14 in Intellectual Property Law
Top 32 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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