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July 28, 2025 2025-10-30 2:11South Africa
Master Study in Law (LL.M) with 75-100% Scholarships
in Chicago, IL, USA
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๐ For the first time in South Africa
School of American Law exclusively in partnership with Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Tech, proudly opens enrollment for its LL.M. program, offering a distinctive structure and substantial scholarships.
We offer
A unique structure
Start of the study in Cape Town, South Africa
Arrival in Chicago for the degree
Guaranteed admission
Guaranteed scholarship
TOEFL waiver
Travel with your family
Post-study OPT to work and get prepared for the bar exam in USA
Stage 1
School of American Law (SAL)
The SAL programโs duration is two semesters, starting in February 2026 and ending in December 2026
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 schoolsโ 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 ๐ ๐๐๐ USD
Tuition can be paid in two installments
Deadline
Application deadline is December 15, 2025
SAL Applicant Eligibility
A bachelorโs 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, immediately or during three years, meeting graduates professional plans and schedule
An 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 best 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 (Approximately 9 months) in one of the following specialized programs:
Global Business & Financial Service Law,
Legal Innovation and Technology,
Trial Advocacy,
International Intellectual Property Law
SAL graduates can earn Dual LL.M & MBA. degrees in two years from Chicago-Kent College of Law and Stuart School of Business, Illinois Tech with 45% scholarship
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 graduatesโ tuition for one semester at Chicago-Kent 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.
Tuition for two-year Dual LL.M & MBA $53,570 instead of $97,400
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 can stimulate career advancement.
Externships: Chicago-Kent's deep connections within the Chicago legal community, top private law firms, corporations, and a diverse range of establishments will be an integral 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 completing two semesters at Chicago-Kent, graduates are eligible to take the Bar Exam in the United States.
Chicago-Kent boasts the world's best location, situated in the heart of Chicago, one of the nation's top legal and financial hubs. The law school is situated within the downtown "Loop," just blocks away from the city's courthouses, government centers, and numerous 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 graduatesโ employment rate
66.2% right after graduation amounts
90.7% within 9 months following the graduation
Chicago-Kent graduatesโ 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 positionsย
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