LL.M. in Refugee and Immigration Law

Live and learn in Brooklyn, the ever-evolving international hub of culture and innovation. Brooklyn Law School is located just minutes from Wall Street, the epicenter of international finance and Silicon Alley, the hub for tech start-ups. Immerse yourself in a real-world learning environment where LL.M. students grow both professionally and personally.

In a time of increasing globalization and concern about issues of national security, refugee and immigration law has never mattered more. Our refugee and immigration law faculty includes scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who have made substantial contributions to the field, including in the areas of asylum law, refugee law, and international human rights law. These experts teach and practice against the backdrop of New York City, a hub of immigration practice and home to two immigration courts, two asylum offices, and one of the busiest federal Circuit Court immigration dockets in the country.

Brooklyn Law School is driving forward to meet the demands of a new world of law. Our faculty members are recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields. Their scholarship, participation in law reform, and advocacy have influenced fields as diverse as commercial law and bankruptcy, constitutional law, corporate and nonprofit governance, criminal law and procedure, international business law, law and technology, real-estate law, securities and financial-services regulation, taxation, torts, and more. Our nationally renowned clinical program—one of the first of its kind—is today one of the nation’s most diverse and comprehensive professional skills programs. Further enriching the learning environment, our academic centers host events that bring leading experts from around the world to the Law School, offer fellowship opportunities, and provide additional opportunities in a wide range of fields. The Law School’s outstanding, dedicated, and diverse student body come from 42 states and seven countries, and our alumni network of more than 23,000 graduates extends worldwide.