Program Overview
The Financial Services Law at Illinois Institute of Technology is a LLM programme in Law over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Services Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Services Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Banking Law and Regulation
- Capital Markets II
- Capital Markets: U.S. Debt/Funds Transfer
- Commercial Banking
- Contemporary Legal Issues and the Derivatives Marketplace
- Curricular Practical Training
- Enforcement and Litigation
- Enforcement by SEC, U.S. Attorney, CFTC & States
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must complete an online application.
- Two letters of recommendation are required. The recommendation letters will enable us to assess the applicant\'s capacity for advanced legal study
- Applicants who are practicing Lawyers must submit notarized copy of their License for Practice. In addition, practicing lawyers must also submit a notarized original copy of their law school transcript.
- Applicants who are currently in Law school must submit a notarized original copy of their law school transcript.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Illinois Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, United States
Illinois Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24