Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for 2024

Many law schools now offer online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) or Master of Legal Studies (MLS) programs for non-lawyers whose careers in their organizations will benefit from legal training even though they are not required to be practicing attorneys. Unlike the JD, most MLS programs don't require the LSAT or GRE, often making them optional. These programs typically cover essential legal processes like contracts, civil procedures, and legal analysis, exploring topics such as administrative law, property law, technology and health law. What can you do with a masters in law? Specializations may include business, health care compliance, technology, cybersecurity, taxation, and U.S. legislation. Online programs offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diversity of career backgrounds, and global opportunities. For professionals in fields related to law, such as health care, consulting, HR, finance, research, nonprofit management, or government, the MLS can be a worthwhile choice with applicability across a range of professions.

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American University - Washington College of Law - Online Master of Legal Studies

4300 Nebraska Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
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In as few as 12 months, American University's online Master of Legal Studies program prepares you to apply legal concepts to your everyday role; no GRE/LSAT required to apply. Choose from the following concentration tracks: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, and Cybersecurity. Scholarships guaranteed for students enrolled in an upcoming cohort. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 30 Credits
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Pepperdine University - Caruso School of Law - Master of Legal Studies

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
United States
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Designed for nonlawyers with a bachelor's degree, Pepperdine's online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in as few as 16 months, and no GRE/LSAT scores are required to apply. Develop the fundamental legal skills needed to better execute your law-related responsibilities with Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, ABA accredited and ranked among the top 55 law schools. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 16 months
Credits Required: 32 Units

University of Oklahoma - College of Law - Master of Legal Studies

300 W Timberdell Rd
Norman, OK 73019
United States

University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, OK. The Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 15 to 18 months. Available concentrations include: Oil, Gas, and Energy Law, Indigenous Peoples Law, International Business Law, Healthcare Law. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 15 to 18 months
Credits Required: 32-33 Credits

Washington University - School of Law - Master of Legal Studies

1 Brookings Dr
St. Louis, MO 63130
United States

Bachelor's holders, no GRE/LSAT required to earn a Master of Legal Studies online from top-20 Washington University School of Law. In as few as 18 months, non-lawyers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. legal system and learn to apply legal skills in their current role Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 24 Credits

Northwestern University - Pritzker School of Law - Online Master of Science in Law

375 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Northwestern University is a private institution located in Chicago, IL. The Online Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 2 to 4 years. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 to 4 years
Credits Required: 28 Credits

Texas A&M University - School of Law - Master of Legal Studies & Master of Legal Studies in Intellectual Property

1515 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
United States

Texas A&M University School of Law is a public institution located in Fort Worth, TX. The Online Master of Legal Studies program and the Master of Legal Studies in Intellectual Property can both be completed in 1 to 2 years. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1-2 years
Credits Required: 30

University of Denver - Sturm College of Law - Master of Science in Legal Administration

2255 E Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80210
United States

University of Denver is a private institution located in Denver, CO. The Master of Science in Legal Administration program can be completed in 1 to 4 years. Available concentrations include: Law Firm Administration, Court Administrations. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 to 4 years
Credits Required: 30 Semester Hours

Hamline University - College of Liberal Arts - Master in the Study of Law

1536 Hewitt Ave
St Paul, MN 55104
United States

Hamline University is a private institution located in St Paul, MN. The Master in the Study of Law program can be completed in 18 months. Available concentrations include: Conflict Resolution, Litigation Support, Professional Practice Management, Social Justice. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 18 months
Credits Required: 34 Credits

Arizona State University - Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law - Online Master of Legal Studies

111 E Taylor St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

Arizona State University is a public institution located in Phoenix, AZ. The Online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 1 year. Available concentrations include: Conflict Resolution, Construction Law, Criminal Law, Corporate and Health Care Compliance, HR & Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Sports Law and Business, Law and Sustainability. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 30 Credits

University of Arizona - James E. Rogers College of Law - Online Master of Legal Studies

1201 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States

University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, AZ. The Online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 1 to 2 years. Available concentrations include: Compliance and Legal Risk Management, Criminal Law and Policy, Environmental Law and Policy, Family and Juvenile Law, Health Law and Policy, Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Business Law, Mining Law and Policy, Tax Law and Policy. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1 to 2 years
Credits Required: 30 Units

Wayne State University - Master of Studies in Law

42 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Wayne State University is a public institution located in Detroit, MI. The Master of Studies in Law program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Human Resources. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 30 Credit Hours

Loyola Marymount University - Loyola Law School - Online Master of Tax Law

919 Albany St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States

Loyola Marymount University is a private institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The Online Master of Tax Law program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Business Tax Planning, High Net Worth/Private Client. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 24 Units

University of Southern California - Gould School of Law - Master of Studies in Law

699 W Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States

University of Southern California is a private institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The Master of Studies in Law program can be completed in 16 months. Available concentrations include: Business Law, Compliance, Entertainment Law and Industry Financial Compliance, Health Care Compliance, Human Resources Law and Compliance. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 16 months
Credits Required: 21 Credit Units

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - Online Master of Legal Studies

1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
United States

Cleveland State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, OH. The Online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 20 months. Available concentrations include: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 20 months
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Thomas Jefferson School of Law - Master of Science in Law

701 B St
#110
San Diego, CA 92101
United States

Thomas Jefferson School of Law is a private institution located in San Diego, CA. The Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 1 year. Available concentrations include: Financial Compliance and Risk Management, Taxation, Financial Services and Wealth Management. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 30 Units

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law - Online Master of Science in Law

3200 5th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95817
United States

University of the Pacific is a private institution located in Sacramento, CA. The Online Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 24 months. Available concentrations include: Government Law and Policy, Water and Environmental Law. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 26 Units

Seattle University - School of Law - Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management

901 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
United States

Seattle University is a private institution located in Seattle, WA. The Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Financial Compliance and Risk Management, Taxation, Financial Services and Wealth Management. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Samford University - Cumberland School of Law - Master of Studies in Law

305 Riley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35229
United States

Samford University is a private institution located in Birmingham, AL. The Master of Studies in Law program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Financial Services Regulatory Compliance, Health Law and Compliance, Higher Education Law and Compliance, Legal Operations, Custom Option. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 34 Credit Hours

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law - Master of Science in Law

3305 College Ave
Davie, FL 33314
United States

Nova Southeastern University is a private institution located in Davie, FL. The Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Education Law, Employment Law, Health Law, Law and Policy. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 36 Credits

Wake Forest University - School of Law - Master of Studies in Law

1834 Wake Forest Rd
Winston
United States

Wake Forest University is a private institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. The Master of Studies in Law program can be completed in 21 months. Available concentrations include: Business Law & Compliance, Health Law & Policy, Human Resources. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 21 months
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Regent University - School of Law - Master of Arts in Law

1000 Regent University Drive RH 225L
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
United States

Regent University is a private institution located in Virginia Beach, VA. The Master of Arts in Law program can be completed in 1.5 years. Available concentrations include: Advanced Paralegal Studies, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity Law, General Legal Studies, Healthcare Law, Human Resources Law, Human Rights & Rule of Law, Immigration Law, International Business Transactions, National Security, Nonprofit Organization Law, Regulatory Compliance. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1.5 years
Credits Required: 30 Credits

University of Maryland - Francis King Carey School of Law - Master of Science in Law

500 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States

University of Maryland is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD. The Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 16 to 24 months. Available concentrations include: Cybersecurity Law, Homeland Security and Crisis Management Law. Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 16 to 24 months
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Drexel University - Thomas L. Kline School of Law - Master of Legal Studies Program

3320 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

Drexel University is a private institution located in Philadelphia, PA. The Master of Legal Studies Program can be completed in 3 years. Available concentrations include: Cybersecurity and Information Privacy, Financial Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Compliance, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources Compliance, Higher Education Compliance, NCAA Compliance and Sports Law, Criminal Law. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 3 years
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Cornell University - Cornell Law School - Online Master of Legal Studies

Myron Taylor Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
United States

Cornell University is a private institution located in Ithaca, NY. The Online Master of Science in Legal Studies program can be completed in 20 months. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 20 months
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Albany Law School - Master of Science in Legal Studies

80 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
United States

Albany Law School is a private institution located in Albany, NY. The Master of Science in Legal Studies program can be completed in 1 year. Available concentrations include: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Financial Compliance and Risk Management, Health Law and Compliance. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 30 Credits

Hofstra University - Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Online Master of Arts in Legal Studies

121 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
United States

Hofstra University is a private institution located in Hempstead, NY. The Online Master of Arts in Legal Studies program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: American Legal Studies, Health Law and Policy. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 30-33 Credits

Fordham University - School of Law - Online Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance

150 W 62nd St
New York, NY 10023
United States

Fordham University is a private institution located in New York, NY. The Online Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance program can be completed in 1 year. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 year
Credits Required: 30 Credits

New York University - School of Law - Master of Studies in Law

40 Washington Square S
New York, NY 10012
United States

New York University is a private institution located in New York, NY . The Master of Studies in Law program can be completed in 3 to 5 years. Available concentrations include: Taxation. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 3 to 5 years
Credits Required: 24-30 Credits

Seton Hall University - School of Law - Online Master of Legal Studies

One Newark Center
Newark, NJ 07102
United States

Seton Hall University School of Law is a private institution located in Newark, NJ. The Online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 2 years taking only one class at a time. Available concentrations include: Financial Services Compliance, General Legal Studies, Health and Hospital Law, Law and the Creative Industries, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law and Compliance. New concentrations in Gaming Law and Sports Governance and Compliance will be available in 2024. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 31

Vermont Law School - Master’s Degree Programs

164 Chelsea St
South Royalton, VT 05068
United States

Vermont Law School is a private institution located in South Royalton, VT. The Master’s Degree Programs program can be completed in 1 to 5 years. Available concentrations include: Environmental Law and Policy, Energy Regulation and Law, Food and Agriculture Law and Policy, Restorative Justice. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 to 5 years
Credits Required: 30 Credits

University of New Hampshire - Franklin Pierce School of Law - Master’s Degree Programs

2 White St
Concord, NH 03301
United States

University of New Hampshire is a public institution located in Concord, NH. The Master’s Degree Programs program can be completed in 1 to 5 years. Available concentrations include: International Criminal Law and Justice (M.I.C.L.J.), Intellectual Property (M.I.P.). Read More...
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1 to 5 years
Credits Required: 30-31 Credits

Northeastern University - School of Law - Master of Legal Studies

416 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
United States

Northeastern University is a private institution located in Boston, MA. The Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Business Law, Health Law, Human Resources Law, Intellectual Property Law. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 27-31 Credits

Western New England University - School of Law - Online Master of Science in Law

1215 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01119
United States

Western New England University is a private institution located in Springfield, MA. The Online Master of Science in Law program can be completed in 2 years. Available concentrations include: Elder Law and Estate Planning. Read More...
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 24 Credits

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