George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
Juris Master Degree
Arlington, USA
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 82,289 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, Blended
* spring intake
** out-of-state | in-state: $66,174
Who is a Juris Master's Degree for?
The Juris Master (JM) degree, like any other Master of Legal Studies degree, serves those who serve the law. Whether you’re interested in non-profit advocacy in Criminal Justice or corporate compliance with Government Contracts or Employee and Labor Relations, preserving US defense with National and Cybersecurity or a career in the patent office, the JM program at Scalia Law will help you gain the expertise and the network necessary to launch your career to the next level.
The JM program is available with both 100% online and hybrid online/on-campus concentrations. You will build your expertise with foundational training in the U.S. legal system before developing an independent specialization with courses tailored to your specific career goals.
Criminal Justice Advocates will gain insight into how the system functions and areas that are ripe for reform.
Government Contractors will gain a competitive edge by understanding the regulations and requirements of working with federal and state agencies.
Systems Engineers will become experts in the law governing infrastructure and internet protections in the United States.
Human Resource Professionals will be better able to ensure corporate compliance with regulatory labor laws.
The Juris Master (JM) Degree Program at George Mason’s Antonin Scalia Law School provides professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent across a wide variety of career specializations deeper understanding of the U.S. legal system and the various ways in which it affects their work. With four available concentrations, each program of study provides targeted learning paths tailored to support motivated professionals on their leadership journey. Students are required to complete 15 credits of the required core curriculum before moving into coursework for their selected concentration elective.
To earn the JM degree, students must complete:
- 15 credits of required Core Curriculum
- 15 credits specific to your chosen concentration
Core Curriculum (15 Credits)
- Introduction to U.S. Law for Juris Master Students
- Legal Research & Writing for Juris Master Students
- Economics for Lawyers
- Contracts for Juris Master Students
- Capstone
(Students will select their own topic within their field of employment and pursue material directly related to their profession on which they will write a thesis under faculty supervision.)
Concentration Curricula (15 Credits)
- Administrative Law
- Antitrust I: Principles
- Business Associations
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure: Adjudication
- Criminal Procedure: Investigation
- Cybersecurity Law Seminar
- Digital Information Policy Seminar
- Emerging Law of Internet Privacy Seminar
- Environmental Law
- Evidence
- Family Law
- Federal Budget Law Seminar
- Government Contracts
- Homeland Security Law Seminar
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Law
- National Security Law
- Perspectives on Regulation
- Privacy and Information Security Law
- Property
- Prosecuting Terrorism & Cases Involving National Security Seminar
- Regulated Industries
- Remedies
- Surveillance Law Seminar
Benefits of the JM
- Gain expertise and confidence to engage with lawyers and address legal issues in your professional role.
- Choose your industry focus from four specialized concentrations.
- Select from flexible hybrid or online course options that serve working professionals.
- Complete the degree in as little as one year of full-time study (or two years or longer for part-time).
- Earn an affordable credential in law without needing to spend three years pursuing a full-time Juris Doctor degree and passing the bar.
- Utilize access to Mason law library, study-spaces, events, student organizations, and support services to enhance your learning experience.
- Access personalized, one-on-one career advising and coaching.
- Connect with experienced law faculty, alumni, and cohort networks.
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