599 Legal Studies Degree Programs

Designed for nonlawyers with a bachelor's degree, Pepperdine's online Master of Legal Studies program can be completed in as few as 12 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.

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.

Law is taught from a range of perspectives, based on the finest traditions of legal education and recent innovations for the 21st century. Our approach is to examine law well beyond basic legal rules and legal institutions, taking account of wider contexts and discourses that allow a deeper understanding of law in society. With this approach, the University of Suffolk provides students with a firm grounding in the subject of law and the contexts in which law functions.

The Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies degree is innovative and is constituted by a large part of comparative law studies. The discipline of legal comparison will give students the possibility to deepen the research of different legal models, practices and cultures.

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is designed for graduate students and professionals whose interests and areas of employment would be enriched by the study of law, the legal system, and legal reasoning but who do not want to practice law. 

The challenges the world faces need global responses. From climate change to technological innovations, legal systems are adapting to address issues that transcend domestic borders. On our Global Legal Studies LLB you'll develop an understanding of the complexities of law in a global context.

Master's in European Legal Studies offers a broad education in a wide range of subjects related to European and international law, including the protection of fundamental rights in the framework of multilevel constitutionalism, substantive EU law, comparative and global administrative law, and more.

The MSc Socio-Legal Studies blends rigorous research training with interdisciplinary insights on how law interacts with society. Emphasising empirical research and practical application, this programme prepares you to influence future legal and social policies, positioning you at the forefront of socio-legal change.

Using case studies and real-life examples, this free course will give you a strong understanding of the legal system. This free online course in Diploma in Legal Studies will provide you with simple definitions and clear explanations of important legal concepts, different types of laws, and how laws are created.

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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.

The Master of Legal Studies (MA) program objective is to help students apply select business and legal practices and theories in order to establish and maintain legal compliance while achieving desired business goals.

LEGS – Legal Studies is a 2nd cycle degree – 2 years Master Program – entirely taught in English, forming graduates with strong legal skills qualified for legal advisory positions in the international context (International Organizations, Non-governmental organizations, corporations) or with an international perspective (national organizations, undertakings).

The increased potential for international elements to any legal issue---from trade and business, to crime, to migration, to information technology, to privacy---has meant that legal graduates need to possess skills that transcend one national jurisdiction. The LLM in Global Legal Studies imparts just those skills.

The BA in International and European Legal Studies program is designed for aspiring legal professionals seeking expertise in the intricacies of international and EU-specific law. Graduates earn a globally-recognized degree in three years instead of four and benefit from hands-on experience through internships, small class sizes, and mentoring from an international faculty.

The Doctor of Legal Studies (PhD) goal is to help students understand existing legal rules and doctrines, with their underlying policy arguments, so that they can think about these arguments, prepare to present an argument and let their own voices be heard.

In the Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (MLST) program, accounting and finance professionals study tax law alongside practicing lawyers. Developed with Andersen Global, USF’s curriculum fits your schedule, allowing you to learn online from expert faculty while avoiding the U.S. tax busy season. Build practical skills to advance your career.