17 MLS Programs in USA for 2024

MLS Programs in USA for 2024Filter
    • Bloomington, USA

    Full time

    2 semesters

    On-Campus

    English

    The M.C.L. is a two-semester program that offers international students without a first degree in law but with legal experience or a strong interest to gain familiarity with American law and legal institutions.

    • Washington, USA

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    GW Law’s MSL helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL program is intended for professionals who are not interested in earning a law degree or practicing law but work in jobs where knowledge of the law is important. The knowledge gained can augment career preparation or professional advancement. The courses in this practice area explore the body of rules regulating the process by which the federal government enters into contracts with private parties and oversees the performance of those contracts. Government Contracts is a one-semester survey course for students seeking a general overview of the law in this area; those preferring a more in-depth course of study may choose instead the Formation of Government Contracts and Performance of Government Contracts sequence. Advanced courses in this area include a series of seminars designed to provide students with a richer understanding of how procurement systems operate, both in the U.S. and abroad, and selected topics courses designed to provide students with varying perspectives on emerging issues in the law.

    • St. Louis, USA

    Full time

    On-Campus

    English

    The MLS program is a customized curriculum — students may specialize in a particular area or take a broad range of law courses to develop a general understanding of the legal system.

    • Boston, USA

    Full time, Part time

    2 semesters

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    Offered through the school’s renowned Graduate Tax Program, our Master in the Study of Tax Law is a 24-credit program designed to provide foundational tax law training to aspiring and current accountants, auditors, and other business professionals. Building on the foundation of the Graduate Tax Program, program students have access to one of the most comprehensive curricula for advanced tax studies in the country. Our graduates—over 3,000 strong—have consistently told us that their BU Law LLM in Taxation degree has been an essential ingredient to their professional success, and we could not be more excited to open the program to a wider audience of tax professionals.

    • Fort Myers, USA

    Full time, Part time

    10 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    The JM is designed for non-lawyers and is intended to provide professionals with the practical legal skills they need in for-profit and non-profit landscapes, both locally and globally.

    • Santa Rosa, USA

    This program is designed to inform and educate professionals about the fundamentals of the law and help them gain an educated appreciation for the intricacies surrounding the intersection of law, public policy, and the professions.

    • Washington, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law offers flexibility, versatility, and broad-ranging instructional excellence.

    • Alexandria, USA

    Full time

    14 months

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    As Washington D.C.’s only academic-credit bearing paralegal studies program, the master’s degree in Paralegal Studies is more than a powerful credential: it’s a signal to the best employers that you withstood the academic rigor of one of the nation’s best paralegal programs.

    • Online USA

    Full time, Part time

    12 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    In as few as 12 months, learn to advocate for integrity at your organization with a flexible, online M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance from top-40 Fordham Law School. No GRE or LSAT required. Choose a program track—general, human resources, financial services, or health care—to gain industry-specific knowledge.

    • Philadelphia, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master in Law program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School educates emerging and accomplished professionals. The program examines legal issues that transcend a wide range of fields and areas of expertise.

    • Champaign, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is for accomplished professionals and academics in other disciplines who want to learn about the law to strengthen their professional skills. It is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who have had no legal training, do not desire a professional law degree, and do not wish to practice law.

    • Athens, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The University of Georgia School of Law Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) program provides an unparalleled educational opportunity for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the law but not interested in becoming an attorney. We are proud to share that the M.S.L.

    • Minneapolis, USA

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    With a Master of Science in Patent Law, students with scientific and technical backgrounds leverage that knowledge to advance career opportunities in the booming area of patent law. This one-year professional master’s degree program is aimed at students who want to work in cutting-edge technology, helping inventors and corporations to bring innovations to market.

    • Berkeley, USA

    English

    The UC Hastings Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is a one-year program designed for leaders and passionate professionals seeking an understanding of the law and how it affects their chosen fields. Early and mid-career professionals working in health care, business, technology, policy, research, human resources, education, or almost any subject area need a working knowledge of the law, as it affects all of these fields and more. The MSL degree will give you the tools you need to maximize your impact and realize your career goals.

    • Albany, USA

    English

    Gain an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system and criminology. Whether you want to further your role in law enforcement or become active in public policy, you will acquire the knowledge for a successful career in areas like policing, law, crime analysis, and research with a master's degree in criminal justice from the University at Albany.