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LLM in Tax Law

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

Tax law is complicated and getting more so. Working in this area requires a thorough understanding of all legal nuances. The LLM in Tax Law degree program offers valuable training for practicing attorneys looking to stay on top of the latest in tax law, corporate law or general business law. You’ll be ready to offer the tax planning and compliance advice your individual corporate clients need, enhancing your skill set and areas of practice.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Tax Law from NORTHAMPTON, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will demonstrate a broad understanding of tax law concepts, and will have a deep comprehension of key areas of tax law.

You will be able to:
Apply the relevant statutory rules in a variety of situations;
Describe and analyze tax issues, the role of case law in the development of tax law and the impact of administrative pronouncements on tax law.
Analyze tax issues; and
Describe and act in the role of a tax planner.

You will be able to identify the ethical issues posed by the practice of tax law and to integrate your advice to clients with your ethical duties as a tax attorney

CURRICULUM

 

To develop the specialized knowledge and skills that will help you as a tax attorney, you will complete a mix of required and elective courses in one to two years of study. Courses are offered on-campus at NORTHAMPTON’s Water Tower Campus.

REQUIRED COURSES

Advanced Corporate Tax
Corporate & Partnership Tax
Estate & Gift Tax
Federal Income Tax
LLM Tax Research
LLM Tax Seminar
Tax Audits, Procedure and Ethics

ELECTIVE COURSES

Advanced Partnership Taxation
Employee Benefits Law
Estate Planning
Federal Tax Clinic
International Tax
State and Local Taxation

Degree Requirements

To earn the Tax Law LLM degree, you must complete 26 credit hours, including the LLM Tax Research and Tax Seminar courses. 

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

LLM in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW)

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

More than half the world’s population live outside the rule of law. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW) is designed to prepare students to become rule of law advisors, particularly in countries that are developing, in economic transition, or recovering from violent conflict.

The PROLAW LLM is a practice-oriented degree program for law graduates and lawyers offered at NORTHAMPTON’s John Felice Rome Center in Italy. Living and studying in Rome, you’ll receive the advanced hands-on training and skills you need to inspire, lead, and manage efforts to strengthen both the rule of law and prospects for national development in your country and geographical region.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Rule of Law for Development from NORTHAMPTON, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will understand how the rule of law develops in society; the role of global and international institutions in establishing and maintaining rule of law; current frameworks for sustainable development and the rule of law; and the relationship between democracy, governance, and the rule of law.

You will be able to:
Conduct research on rule of law development topics and carry out assessments of rule of law problems, and organize, format, and draft memoranda and other documents to advise;
Develop a conceptual framework or theory of change to create optimal sequencing of legal reform for development;
Support the implementation of rule of law initiatives which take into account varied legal cultures and systems;
Guide specific rule of law initiatives to support the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals;
Develop rule of law projects that include key international development project management tools and monitoring and evaluation plans of rule of law initiatives;
Devise and apply strategies for effective international and inter-organizational engagement and cooperation for rule of law and governance development in conflict prevention, reducing instability, and peacebuilding; and
Design, implement and lead projects with institutional partners to further the rule of law.

You will be able to inspire, lead, and manage efforts to strengthen the rule of law and prospects for national development, including maintaining respect in dealing with all stakeholders, incorporating diverse viewpoints, willingness to accept iterative progress, and respect for human rights.

CURRICULUM

 

You’ll complete all onsite courses at NORTHAMPTON’s John Felice Rome Center in Italy from September to February. After this, you’ll complete two online courses from March to April and your capstone project requirement by July 15 from your home country through online interaction with your project advisor.

FALL TERM

History, Theory and Practice of Law for Development
Comparative and Ethical Lawyering for the Rule of Law
Theory and Practice of Assessments in Rule of Law Advising
Research and Writing on the Rule of Law

SPRING TERM

International Development Architecture
Advising for Economic, Social, and Institutional Reform
Design of Rule of Law Programs and Proposal Preparation
Rule of Law Project Management
Rule of Law in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

SUMMER TERM

Rule of Law Capstone Project

Degree Requirements

To earn a PROLAW LLM, you must complete 27 credit hours of coursework, including nine courses and a major rule of law capstone project. 

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

LLM in Health Law

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

As a practicing attorney, you know the need for learning and career development never stops. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Health Law program is designed for busy attorneys like yourself who wish to develop or enhance a special expertise in health law.

This 24-credit degree program can be completed on-campus or online. However you choose to complete the program, your courses will be led by NORTHAMPTON’s nationally recognized full-time and practitioner faculty. You’ll follow a course of study developed alongside leading health lawyers, industry professionals and legal experts. So you’ll learn the very latest legal, regulatory, political, ethical, and economic aspects of health care delivery.

Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Health Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will be able to describe the various laws and regulations that impact the health care industry and understand the challenges and opportunities they pose for providers, suppliers, payors, patients, and industry partners.

You will be able to:
Communicate effectively and in a professional and credible manner about legal and regulatory issues impacting health care clients;
Demonstrate a mastery of transactional skills to respond in an effective manner to all types of health care clients; and
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully pass the Compliance Certification Board Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) certification exam (for students enrolled in the Compliance Certificate option) or other professional certifications.

You will be able to anticipate clients’ needs and assist them in developing tools and procedures for engaging in their health care business in full compliance with the law and in keeping with organizational goals and values. You will also be able to advocate for the changes necessary to advance social justice and equity in the health care system.

CURRICULUM

 

ONLINE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
You can complete the online LLM in Health Law degree in two years as a part-time student. The online program begins three times each year in the fall, spring, and summer and offers ultimate flexibility for busy attorneys.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

Introduction to Health Law and Policy
Health Care Business and Finance
LLM Thesis Project, Term 1
LLM Thesis Project, Term 2

ELECTIVE COURSES

Administrative Law and Health Care Regulation
Advanced Health Care Compliance
Applied Learning Simulation
Clinical Research Compliance
Compliance Seminar Series
Compliance Training Methods
Conducting Internal Investigations
Compliance Training Methods
Corporate Health Care Transactions
Drafting Policies and Procedures
Enterprise Risk Management
European Union Privacy Law
Food and Drug Law
Fraud and Abuse-Stark Intensive
Global Compliance
Health Care Compliance
Health Care Payment and Policy
Health Care Privacy and Security
Health Insurance and Health Care Regulation
Health Law Seminar Series
Human Subjects Protection
Law and Bioethics
Leadership and Management Seminar Series
Legal Issues in eHealth
Liability and Dispute Resolution in Health Care
Medical Record Billing and Coding
Physician Regulation and Practice Management
Privacy Breach Incident Management & Reporting
Privacy Program Management
Public Health and the Law
Risk Management, Patient Safety and Quality

EDUCATION IMMERSION WEEKENDS

In addition to the required curriculum for the online LLM in Health Law, you are required to travel to NORTHAMPTON’s campus at least twice during your program for Education Immersion Weekends (EIWs). Though you are encouraged to attend as many EIW sessions as you would like at any time in the program, you should plan to attend one EIW in your first or second term of the program to participate in orientation sessions. The second EIW or on-campus event can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (for example, to attend a symposium event or to participate in commencement). EIWs offer programming to reinforce learning objectives, provide a venue for networking, and foster communication among students, alumni, and faculty.

CAMPUS PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Our on-campus program accepts students every fall and can be completed in one academic year as a full-time student or two or more years as a part-time student. This cohort model allows for mentoring from faculty and supportive relationships with fellow students.

REQUIRED COURSES

Health Care Business and Finance
Introduction to Health Law
Health Law LLM Thesis Project Term 1
Health Law LLM Thesis Project Term 2
Externship
Additionally, full-time students must complete a health law externship. Placement is done through the Beazley Institute’s externship program.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Access to Health Care
Bioethics, Law & Policy
Corporate Transactions in Health Care
Food and Drug Law
Government Health Policy
Health Care Compliance
Health Care Litigation and Medical Malpractice
Health Care Payment and Policy
Law and the Life Sciences
Mental Health Law
Risk Management, Patient Safety and Quality
Topics in Long Term Care
In addition, with approval campus students may take courses offered in the online curriculum.

COMPLIANCE CURRICULUM

You may also consider pursuing a certificate in compliance studies. By earning the certificate, you are qualified to sit for compliance certification examinations.

Degree Requirements

To earn an LLM in Health Law degree, you must complete 24 credit hours of coursework, including a thesis project. If you enroll in the online program, you must attend two Education Immersion Weekends at NORTHAMPTON’s campus. 

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

LLM in Child and Family Law

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

What defines a family? How are children’s rights evolving? The practice of child and family law requires both a sensitive manner and a discerning legal mind. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Child and Family Law degree program is designed to sharpen and inform both needs. We offer a comprehensive study of the latest in child law trial practice and legislation, international rights for children, adoption law, and domestic violence.

The opportunity to work closely with nationally-recognized faculty members and experienced practitioners in the field means you’ll be well-versed in this evolving discipline.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Child and Family Law from NORTHAMPTON, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will demonstrate advanced knowledge of legal rules and procedures in the fields of child and family law.

You will be able to:
Conduct complex and specialized legal research and analysis;
Engage in scholarship that contributes to the greater understanding of law and policy as it affects children and families;
Understand how child development and family dynamics influence child and family law and policy;
Effectively compare perspectives on issues facing children and families in a global environment;
Comprehend the historical, socio-economic and cultural context in which child and family laws, policies and practices are developed and implemented;
Identify and articulate areas in which laws and policies should be improved to promote positive outcomes for children, families and communities; and
Appreciate the unique legal and ethical needs and circumstances of child and adolescent clients.

You will be prepared to exercise proper professional responsibilities to your clients and serve as a leader in promoting the legal needs of children and families.

CURRICULUM

 

Tailored to meet your background, interests, and professional ambitions, the program may be completed fully online, fully on-campus, or as a hybrid in one year or two years, depending on your pace. The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility to meet your individual interests and needs. Students in the LLM program may elect to concentrate their studies in traditional family law, child law, or a combination of each.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

LLM Thesis

ELECTIVE COURSES

You choose from a range of courses including family law, elder law, family finances law, legal marketing, child custody, adoption law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and international child rights. You may wish to create an emphasis within either family law or child law.

Advanced Domestic Relations Practicum
Advanced Domestic Relations Practicum II
ChildLaw Clinic
ChildLaw Directed Study
ChildLaw Graduate Externship
ChildLaw Independent Research
ChildLaw Trial Practice
ChildLaw Trial Practice Intensive
Children’s Legal Rights Journal
Children’s Legal Rights Journal Editorial Board
Children’s Legal Rights Journal Senior Editors
Education Law and Policy
Education Law Practicum
Family Law
Family Law Practicum
Fundamentals of School Law
Human Trafficking in the United States: Special Issues Concerning Children
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Domestic Violence
Juvenile Justice Seminar
Labor and Employment Law in the Education Workplace
Law and Poverty
Mediation Seminar
Policy Practicum: Issues in Child Law
Special Education Dispute Resolution
Special Education Law and Advocacy
Student Disciplinary Hearing Workshop
Street Law

FAMILY LAW CONCENTRATION

You can choose from a range of courses including family law, elder law, family finances law, and legal marketing

CHILDREN’S LAW CONCENTRATION

To earn an LLM in Child Law degree, you must compete a total of 24 hours, including the 3 credit hour LLM thesis. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process.

Degree Requirements

To earn an LLM in Child Law degree, you must compete a total of 24 hours, including the 3 credit hour LLM thesis. 

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

LLM in Business Law

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

Professional growth is key to career advancement. The Master of Laws (LLM) in Business Law is a post-JD master’s degree program designed for attorneys hungry for greater opportunity. You’ll build your insights through interaction with faculty, legal thought leaders, jurists and business professionals.

Knowing what’s important to the business community will enhance your learning about regulatory and transactional practice and help you develop advanced skills for advising corporate clients.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Business Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will be able to describe the various laws and regulations that impact the highly regulated business world across a variety of industries.

You will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of all types of business organizations;
Analyze ways in which governmental, institutional and professional policies directly and indirectly influence various business sectors and can give rise to ethical or compliance violations;
Demonstrate understanding of the valuing, capitalization, and organization of a corporation;
Draft articles of incorporation and bylaws;
Demonstrate the ability to draft agreements for clients across industries; and
Communicate effectively in a professional and credible manner.

You will be prepared to exercise proper professional responsibilities to your clients and/or the legal system.

CURRICULUM

 

Beginning each fall, you can complete the program in just one year on a full-time basis and in two years on a part-time basis. Courses are offered at NORTHAMPTON’s Water Tower Campus. Or, you may choose to take select online courses, after consulting with your advisor.

 

REQUIRED COURSES

Business Planning
International Business Transactions
LLM Business Law Thesis Paper

ELECTIVES

Advanced Business Organizations, Including a Comparative Perspective
Advanced Business Transactions & Negotiation
Advanced Corporate Tax
Advanced Partnership Tax
Advising Not-for-Profit Organizations: Business Practicum
Advising Not-for-Profit Organizations in Real Estate and Business Transactional Settings
Anatomy of a Deal
Art Law
The Art of In-House Legal Counseling
Bankruptcy
Business Law Center Clinic I
Business Law Center Clinic II
Business Planning: Transactions
Business Practice Transactional Skills
Client Counseling and Negotiation Weekend Workshop
Construction Law
Contract Negotiation and Drafting
Contracts
Corporate Compliance Programs
Corporate and Partnership Tax
Corporate Governance Law and Practice
Corporate Transactions in Health Law
Derivatives for Lawyers
Documenting and Negotiating Finance Transactions
Entertainment and Sports Law
Environmental Law
Financing an Aging Population
Health Care Business and Finance
Insurance Law
International Business Transactions
International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG
International Trade Law
Law and Accounting
Law and the Subprime Debacle
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mini MBA for Law Students
Secured Transactions
Securities Regulation
Securitization
Strategic Counseling for International Corporate Clients
Transactional Skills Seminar
Where Business Meets Law

EDUCATION IMMERSION WEEKENDS
In addition to the required curriculum for the LLM in Business Law, you are required to travel to NORTHAMPTON’s campus at least twice during your program for Education Immersion Weekend (EIWs). Though you are encouraged to attend as many EIW sessions as you would like at any time in the program, you should plan to attend one EIW in your first or second term of the program to participate in orientation sessions. The second EIW or on-campus event can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (for example, to attend a symposium event or to participate in commencement). EIWs offer programming to reinforce learning objectives, provide a venue for networking, and foster communication among students, alumni, and faculty.

Degree Requirements

To earn an LLM in Business Law degree, you must complete 24 credits hours, including a thesis paper.

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee

LLM in Business and Compliance Law

by | May 13, 2019 | Undergraduate

Government and industry operate in a complex world of rules. Your skills in navigating the latest regulations and related compliance can help you map a strong career opportunity.

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Business Law is a post-JD master’s degree program tailored for attorneys seeking to develop or sharpen a special expertise in transactional law and compliance. You’ll learn the practical skills for advising corporate clients on best practices across a wide range of industries. Should you choose to focus in compliance, through our accredited program you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Upon graduation with an LLM in Business Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

You will be able to describe the various laws and regulations that impact the highly regulated business world across a variety of industries.

You will be able to:
Analyze ways in which governmental, institutional, and professional policies directly and indirectly influence various business sectors and can give rise to ethical or compliance violations;
Integrate laws and regulations to operational policies and procedures to yield best practice and affirm ethical business conduct;
Demonstrate ability to draft and negotiate transactional documents for clients across industries;
Be prepared to successfully pass the Compliance Certification Board Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification exam (for students enrolled in the compliance certificate);
Communicate effectively in a professional and credible manner; and
Serve as a compliance professional across a number of industries.

You will be able to anticipate clients’ needs and assist in developing tools and procedures for engaging clients across a variety of heavily regulated business sectors, advocating for changes necessary to advance social justice and equity across a variety of industries.

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OF ONLY 14 PROGRAMS IN THE US ACCREDITED BY THE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION BOARD

25

FACULTY, ALL EXPERTS IN AREAS OF COMPLIANCE

40

ONLINE COURSES FOCUSING IN COMPLIANCE

CURRICULUM

 

Coursework offers in-depth training in compliance, including courses in business planning, securities regulation, corporate compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. You can complete the program online in two years as a part-time student. The program begins three times each year in the fall, spring, and summer.

REQUIRED COURSES

Business Planning
Governance, Ethics, and Compliance
LLM Thesis Project, Term 1
LLM Thesis Project, Term 2

ELECTIVES

Case Studies in Compliance
Compliance Seminar Series
Compliance Training Methods
Conducting Internal Investigations
Contract Drafting
Corporate Compliance
Drafting Policies and Procedures
Enterprise Risk Management
European Union Privacy Law
Financial Institution Regulation
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Global Compliance
International Business Law
Leadership and Management Seminar Series
Privacy and Security of Corporate Information
Privacy Breach Incident Management and Reporting
Privacy Program Management
Securities Regulation for Lawyers
Transactional Skills

EDUCATION IMMERSION WEEKENDS

In addition to the required curriculum for the LLM in Business Law, you are required to travel to NORTHAMPTON’s campus at least twice during your program for Education Immersion Weekend (EIWs). Though you are encouraged to attend as many EIW sessions as you would like at any time in the program, you should plan to attend one EIW in your first or second term of the program to participate in orientation sessions. The second EIW or on-campus event can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (for example, to attend a symposium event or to participate in commencement). EIWs offer programming to reinforce learning objectives, provide a venue for networking, and foster communication among students, alumni, and faculty.

Degree Requirements

To earn an LLM in Business Law degree. you must complete 24 credit hours of course work, including a thesis project. You must attend two Education Immersion Weekends at NORTHAMPTON’s campus. 

FEES

 

The School of Law and Northampton Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Northampton affordable

Fee