Law and Policy

Built for experienced leaders ready to accelerate their careers, the Boston Program offers an immersive, cohort-based experience that moves at a dynamic pace. Through a hybrid model combining online coursework with high-impact in-person weekends—including study trips to Washington, D.C. and The Hague—you’ll build a powerful global network while engaging directly with policymakers and diplomats.

Duration: Two years

Commitment: Full time

Course load: Accelerated, with three courses per term

Learning Modality:

• Hybrid cohort model with most content delivered online
• Five in-person intensive weekends per year, tied to specific courses being taken, including:
  • Intensive weekend in Washington, D.C., featuring distinguished guest speakers and immersion in national policymaking during the first year
  • Intensive weekend in The Hague, featuring distinguished guest speakers and engagement with international diplomats during the second year

Prerequisites: 10 years professional experience required

Other: Tuition includes registration, textbook purchase, and distribution

Designed for working professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing rigor, the Online Program allows you to pursue your degree on your own terms. With an adjustable course load and fully remote coursework, you can balance your studies alongside your career—while still connecting with peers and faculty through periodic residencies in Boston or Seattle.

Duration: Three to six years

Commitment: Part time

Course load: Adjustable, with one to two courses per term

Learning Modality:

• 100% online coursework
• Two residencies per year in Seattle or Northeastern’s Global Campus Network
• Residencies are independent of specific courses
• Students must complete a total of five courses to graduate

Prerequisites: Three years professional experience required

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

_{*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.}

• Unofficial, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment

• The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.

• Resumé or CV (PDF or Word document)

• Three recommendation letters (one academic and two professional)

  • Please review additional details on the CPS program page.

• Personal statement (500-1000 words in a PDF or Word document)

  • Please review additional details on the CPS program page.

• English language proficiency proof

• Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the admissions process; if this is determined, we will reach out to you directly.