259 Degrees in General Law Studies in North America for 2024
- Champaign, USA
Full time, Part time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who do not plan to practice law or take a bar exam, but want to increase their understanding of the law and legal analysis.
- Oakland, USA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
There is a growing need for trained paralegals who know substantive law and administrative procedures required by the law and the court systems. The paralegal performs various legal tasks under the supervision of attorneys, including conducting legal research and drafting legal documents. Paralegals provide staff support for attorneys in a law office or in a legal setting. Many of these tasks are done by attorneys; however, under the law, they could be provided by paralegals under the supervision of an attorney. The Associate in Arts degree in Paralegal Studies will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major course requirements and the General Education requirements.
- Washington, USA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
GW Law’s MSL in Cybersecurity helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL in Cybersecurity 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.
- Philadelphia, USA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
Paralegal Studies is an associate degree program intended to train a generalist paralegal. Graduates from the associate degree program will have a strong foundation in the areas of legal research and writing, contracts, torts, criminal law and property law.
- Erie, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Gannon University’s Charles W. Deaner, Esq. ’48 Pre-Law program prepares you to enter into Gannon’s legal studies program and pursue a career in law school or a legal profession. Engage in the course and project work to learn the fundamentals of analyzing problems, identifying significant facts, evaluating precedent, interpreting statutes, and constructing policy arguments.
- Lacey, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Legal Studies Program is an interdisciplinary field of study composed of law courses from: the departments of criminal justice, political science, history and sociology; and the schools of business, education, and engineering.
- Ottawa, Canada
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In the two-year Law Clerk Ontario College Diploma program, you study a broad range of legal topics and processes to prepare you for a career as a legal assistant or law clerk. This program prepares you for administrative work in an office environment where you work independently under the general direction of a lawyer, or as part of a legal services team.
- Dallas, USA
Full time, Part time
36 months
On-Campus
English
The general LL.M. program offers law graduates an opportunity to broaden their backgrounds in certain specialized areas of law by enrolling in advanced courses and seminars and by engaging in specialized research. Most students seeking this degree concentrate in areas such as corporate and commercial law, international law, intellectual property law, legal practice and procedure, natural resources law, or property law.
- Boston, USA
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The general Master of Laws program is for students who have already completed a law degree and want to enhance their legal skills by focusing on a particular field or an emerging area of law.
Master of Legal Studies
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Online
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- Los Angeles, USA
Full time
Distance Learning
English
The online Master of Legal Studies program from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law offers a concentration in dispute resolution for students interested in pursuing careers in arbitration or mediation. The concentration incorporates curriculum from Pepperdine Caruso Law’s Straus Institute, which is top-ranked for dispute resolution by U.S. News & World Report.
- Malibu, USA
Distance Learning
English
The online Master of Legal Studies program from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law offers a concentration in dispute resolution for students interested in pursuing careers in arbitration or mediation. The concentration incorporates curriculum from Pepperdine Caruso Law’s Straus Institute, which is top-ranked for dispute resolution by U.S. News & World Report.
- Waukesha, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Are you passionate about a cause? Do you want to help others? If your answer is yes, then law school may be the right career path for you. Lawyers work to ensure the highest standards of the law are upheld as they advocate, advise, and counsel those they represent. Careers in law enforcement, government, business, politics, and education are all possible with a law degree.
Associate of Science in Administration of Justice: Legal Studies Emphasis
Santa Barbara City College
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- Santa Barbara, USA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice: Legal Studies Emphasis course of study is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in municipal and county law enforcement agencies (i.e. police or sheriffs departments), and/or to transfer to Bachelor's degree programs in Criminal Justice or related fields to prepare for federal or state-level law enforcement positions (i.e., FBI, DEA, INS, etc.)
- Lamoni, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Students interested in pursuing a legal education are encouraged to attend Graceland. Accredited law schools in the United States require a bachelor’s degree for admission. They seek students who can analyze problems critically, who can reason logically, and who can clearly express themselves both in writing and aloud. Law schools admit students from a very broad range of majors.
- Fairfax, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
This integrative concentration combines coursework in government, business, philosophy, communication, sociology, conflict resolution, and international studies to prepare students for the rigors of graduate work in the area of law or careers in the field of mediation or paralegal studies. Because of the law’s sweeping influence on society, it will likely continue to expand its defining role in American daily life. As the demand for private and public legal services grows, the need for keenly analytic and reasoning practitioners expands. The legal studies concentration focuses on developing these abilities and preparing students for careers in a global environment that requires increasing awareness of cultural and political diversity.