The LLM program at Suffolk University provides a significant and international preparation in the field of International Law, offering students the chance to choose one of the following specializations:

• LLM in Global Law and Technology
• General LLM

The program attracts ambitious, determined, and motivated students, offering them the opportunity to learn in a stimulating environment with world-class professors.

Students pay tuition to Suffolk University Law School.

In addition to Luiss tuition fees, students participating in this program also pay tuition fees to 
University of Suffolk with a 50% discount. Therefore, the tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year for Luiss students is approximately $32,000. 

Please note that tuition does not cover living expenses. Students are responsible for the cost of housing and meals.

Prof. Rossella Sabia | rsabia@luiss.it 

Prof. Angelo Junior Golia | agolia@luiss.it 

Single Commission

Prof. Daniele Gallo | dgallo@luiss.it

Prof. Alessia Farano | afarano@luiss.it

Prof. Barbara de Donno | bdedonno@luiss.it 

Prof. Pietro Pustorino | pustorin@luiss.it 

The Call for Applications will be published in early December 2025, and students will be able to apply starting January 8 , 2026. Further information on the deadlines is provided in the table below. Details regarding the application process not available on this web page will be provided in the 2026/27 Call for Applications, which will be uploaded to the “Useful documents” section at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the 4th year of the single-cycle Master’s program in Law can apply for this program. Depending on their major, students can apply for:

• a General LL.M. open to students majoring in International Law, Criminal Law, Corporate and Tax Law, Business Law and Economics, Labor and Social Security Law, Civil Law, or Administrative Law
• a Global Law and Technology LL.M. open to students majoring in International Law, Law and Innovation, or Business Law and Economics
• An LL.M. in Legal Innovation and Technology open to students majoring in Law and Innovation, Civil Law, Criminal Law, or Business Law and Economics

Available spots

Each year, a total of 10 students can participate in the program.

Requirements

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• a minimum average grade of 27/30 or higher
• have earned a minimum of 180 ECTS
• English language: Students must meet one of the following requirements:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 85 (IBT) with no subscore lower than 15
  • TOEFL Home Edition: minimum score of 85 with no subscore lower than 15
  • IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 (with no sub-score below 6.0) (online test accepted)
  • Duolingo: 115 or higher

Language certificates must not be older than two years as of the start of the mobility program (August/September 2026). Applicants must meet the requirements with a single test.

Luiss University will select a shortlist of candidates based on a non-disputable evaluation of the student's academic profile and motivation. Further details about the selection process will be published along with the call.

Results will be communicated to Suffolk University, which reserves the right to make the final selection.

Selection Criteria 

The selection process consists of three steps:

Summary of Deadlines

Disclaimer: Dates may change; please check this webpage for the latest updates.

Please note that this agreement is currently awaiting final approval for the 2026/2027 academic year.
 

While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify, or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.