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Tufts University

The Fletcher School

Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

📍Medford, MA
💰≈ USD 62,000–66,000/year. Merit fellowships widely available (60–70% of students receive aid).

First Deadline In

191

days

You have time

✅ Application Checklist

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📋 Admission Requirements

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GRE / Test Scores

Test-optional. GRE/GMAT accepted but not required. Submission may strengthen quant-light applications.

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English Proficiency

TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0. Required for non-native speakers without U.S. undergrad.

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GPA

No published minimum. Competitive pool ≈ 3.3–3.7+.

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Tuition

≈ USD 62,000–66,000/year. Merit fellowships widely available (60–70% of students receive aid).

✍️ Personal Statements & Essays

1

Personal Statement — Professional background, why Fletcher/MALD, field choices, career vision

≈ 1,000–1,500 words

2

Optional Essays — Additional context, short/long-term goals

📨 Recommendation Letters

3 letters required. Mix of academic and professional preferred. At least 1 professional reference recommended.

💡 Program Notes

Technology Policy field is notable — one of few IR/diplomacy programs with a dedicated tech-policy track. Mandatory second-language proficiency (ILR Level 2) by graduation. 97% employment rate within 6 months.

🗓️ Application Deadlines

Early Notification

November 10, 2026

191 days away

Scholarship Priority

January 10, 2027

252 days away

Priority Deadline II

February 20, 2027

293 days away

Final Deadline

April 15, 2027

347 days away

🎯 Specializations

Conflict Resolution

Environmental Sustainability

Global Governance

Global Politics

Human Security

International Business

International Economics

International Law

International Security

Technology Policy

👨‍🏫 Notable Faculty

Rachel Brewster

International Trade Law & WTO

Dyan Mazurana

Human Security & Transitional Justice

Daniel Drezner

International Political Economy & Foreign Policy