Admissions

Ph.D.

Most LPS applicants have a J.D. or a master's degree, but students with only a bachelor's degree and professional experience are considered. The application package requires a completed application form, a personal statement, official transcripts from all previous degrees, and three letters of recommendation. Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. The code for Northeastern University for the GRE is R3682. The personal statement should explain how your academic or professional interests and background fit the nature and content of the LPS program. In particular, you should describe your field of interest and how you would like to build an interdisciplinary specialization. The letters of recommendation should speak to your ability to conduct graduate-level research. The application fee is $50.00. All materials and fees should be submitted at the same time.The application deadline is February 1st.Applications are accepted for the fall semester only.

Master of Science

Applicants to the master's degree. Must have a bachelor's degree. The application package requires a completed application form, a personal statement, official transcripts from all previous degrees, and three letters of recommendation. Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. The code for Northeastern University for the GRE is R3682. The personal statement should explain how your academic or professional interests and background fit the nature and content of the LPS program. In particular, you should describe your field of interest and how you would like to build an interdisciplinary specialization. The letters of recommendation should speak to your ability to conduct graduate-level research. The application fee is $50.00. All materials and fees should be submitted at the same time.The application deadline is August 1st. Applications are accepted for the fall semester only

Dual JD/MS

Applicants to the School of Law interested in pursuing the JD/MS degree do not need to duplicate each school's request for letters of recommendation, transcripts and standardized test scores. Applicants should complete the law school application and note on it that they are applying to LPS. In addition, applicants must submit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application form, along with a third letter of recommendation, directly to The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as instructed on the application. Applicants should note that they are concurrently applying to the School of Law. The application deadline is February 1st. Applications are accepted for fall semester only.

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You may apply for full-time or part-time study via an online application. Most graduate school courses at Northeastern are taught after 4:30 to accommodate working students.

Applicants will be mailed responses during the first week of April.

Financial Aid

In addition to the University's financial assistance programs administered by the Graduate Student Financial Services Office (139 Richards Hall), LPS also offers Northeastern University Tuition Assistantships, which are awarded on the basis of merit. Students wishing to be considered for these awards (described below) should indicate this on the application. Some research assistantships are available, depending on faculty need.

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