The Global Pathways curriculum is designed to improve English language ability and help students adjust academically and culturally to US university. During the program, students will take a 4-credit course that can be transfered into their Law degree. The Global Pathways program is 4 or 8 months long, depending on English level. After progression, a master of laws at Northeastern University takes 12 months to complete. The Global Pathways program starts in January (Spring semester), May (Summer semester) and August (Fall semester) each year.