Law & Criminology

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Law responds to an increasing need for professionals with a solid understanding of the laws and regulations that govern employee management.

The Doctor of Law and Policy program (DLP) is designed for experienced professionals who are interested in the origins, development, implementation, and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions. 

Changing regulations in the healthcare industry have sparked demand for professionals who can understand and interpret today's complex legal issues. With a certificate in health law from Northeastern University, you can gain those skills and learn how to effectively work with counsel when a lawyer's involvement is necessary. 

The Doctor of Law and Policy program (DLP) is designed for experienced professionals who are interested in the origins, development, implementation, and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions.

The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields. Students apply multidisciplinary and comparative social science to understand, predict, and explain crime, and to contribute to the development of public policy within and across U.S. communities.

In our LLM/MBA dual degree program, you'll position yourself to succeed by deepening your knowledge of the law and adding a complementary foundation of advanced business expertise. By building on your JD (or equivalent) degree, you'll develop a firm grasp of complex legal and business issues in a world increasingly driven by data and technology, enabling you to serve your clients' changing needs.

The Northeastern LLM program is a post-graduate law program designed for U.S. or internationally trained lawyers looking for individualized professional growth. As an LLM student, you'll tackle real-world legal issues while acquiring the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to become a real-world practitioner with impact.

The Online Master of Legal Studies is for nonlawyer professionals who work regularly with lawyers and legal issues. It was created specifically for those who do not wish to practice law, but would like to use the law as a means to achieve goals in environments where law is too often seen as an obstacle.

The JD/Master's of Public Health dual degree offered by Northeastern University School of Law and Tufts University School of Medicine helps prepare professionals to understand, create, and advocate for long-term solutions to significant public health threats.

Northeastern University’s School of Law and Bouvé College of Health Sciences offer a dual-degree JD/MPH in Urban Health.