Listed below are estimated costs for the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition and fees are directly billed. Personal expenses such as books, housing, and meals vary from student to student.
| On-Campus J.D. Program | LL.M. for International Lawyers (2 Semester) | |
| Tuition | $62,220 (Rate of $31,110 per semester) | $62,220 (Rate of $31,110 per semester) |
| Health & Wellness Fee | $872 | $872 |
| Activity Fee | $45 | $45 |
| Law Student Resource Fee | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Fixed Cost Total | $64,417 | $64,417 |
| On-Campus J.D. Program | LL.M. for International Lawyers (2 Semester) | |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $2,474 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Housing (9 month) | $11,548 | $11,548 |
| Food (9 month) | $4,376 | $4,376 |
| Transportation | $1,690 | $1,792 |
| Personal Allowance | $2,327 | $2,327 |
| Federal Loan Fees (if applicable) | $1,622 | $0 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $23,673 | $24,627 |
| $88,090 | $89,044 | |
Breakdown of Expenses
- Tuition may be reduced by any merit scholarship you receive which is referenced in your admission letter.
- Indirect costs are estimated based on average books and supplies, living and other personal expenses and vary from student to student.
- The cost of the NYS Bar Exam fee is included as part of the cost of attendance for students in their semester of graduation. Students taking a bar exam in a different jurisdiction may document the cost with the financial aid office.
- LL.M. Students
- Your mandatory health insurance will be charged to your Student Account by the University Bursar. This mandatory fee may be waived if a student has adequate health insurance coverage. Learn more.
- Payment for tuition and fees is due during the first half of each semester you are enrolled. Failure to pay may result in late fees and/or a hold on your account preventing you from registering for courses. Students bringing dependents should anticipate an additional cost of approximately $12,300 for the first dependent and approximately $7,000 per each additional dependent.
- If you choose to complete the LL.M. Program in 3 semesters (taking 11 or fewer credits per semester) instead of the typical 2 semester course load, you will be charged a per-credit hour rate of $2,234 in addition to the standard fixed costs of the program.
- See Financial Aid Policies for more information.
Special Circumstances
If you have educational, living or personal expenses that differ from the standard amounts listed in the cost of attendance (ex: childcare expenses), please contact us at LawFinAid@syr.edu or call 315.443.1962. We are happy to discuss the circumstances and assist students in calculating a reasonable budget.