242 Legal Studies and Law Masters Degree Programs in USA

The LLM in American Law Practice is designed to ensure success for foreign-trained attorneys, both while at the Sturm College of Law and beyond. Students will have access to ESL support alongside introductory classes designed to build on their prior legal experience.

Designed for legal professionals, the one-year LLM in International Law program deepens your expertise in international law, preparing you for impactful careers in global law firms, government, and international organizations. The program draws individuals with diverse backgrounds in law, civil society, the military, and the private sector.

Whether you pursue an IP career, own a start-up, or are involved in crafting IP or technology policies for your country, our uniquely designed Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property will prepare you for the complex and ever-evolving IP and technology law landscape.

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.

Gain a unique, career-relevant perspective on your profession with a Master's in Jurisprudence degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. The M.Jur. is designed for non-lawyer professionals who seek legal education and training but do not intend to practice law.

The Mizzou LL.M. in American Law provides an introduction to the American legal system and U.S. legal practice for students who earned their first degree in law outside the United States.

The Master of Science in Justice, Law & Criminology at AU’s School of Public Affairs encourages you to examine the theories behind foundational institutions of justice and the rule of law. You will focus on the practical, academic, and strategic areas of law, criminology, criminal justice, and security.

GW Law’s MSL in National Security and Cybersecurity helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL in National Security and 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.

The Juris Doctor (JD) program is designed to prepare students for a career in law through a comprehensive and practical curriculum. It emphasizes critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills ...

Clients demand that their lawyers be skilled in international and comparative law. Transactional lawyers need to be able to negotiate complex international contracts. Advocates must be capable of appearing before a domestic court, an arbitration panel, or an international tribunal to argue cutting-edge issues relating to international law.

GW Law is the birthplace of the government procurement law discipline. The distinguished members of our faculty are recognized as thought leaders in the field, producing scholarship that changes the way the world thinks and talks about public procurement. Our experiential, practice-based curriculum prepares students for the demands of a complex procurement law practice. We offer an unmatched variety of degrees, for attorneys in training, attorneys, and non-attorneys with experience in the government procurement field.

For almost 50 years, the LLM in U.S. Law program (previously LLM in Comparative Law) has provided international law school graduates with the opportunity to design a program that specifically suits their academic interests and professional goals. The program offers candidates maximum flexibility in selecting courses from a contemporary and dynamic curriculum, and is ideal for attorneys, judges, professors and other graduates of international law schools.

The program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding different legal systems and how they compare across borders. Students can choose from a variety of courses that explore international, regi...

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.

University of Oklahoma's online LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law prepares you for a career in one of the most dynamic and complex legal fields. This specialized program combines rigorous legal training with deep knowledge of energy law, environmental regulation, and natural resource management, equipping you to advise clients in oil and gas, renewable energy, and environmental sectors.

The Online LLM in U.S. Law program is designed so that students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the California bar exam and other states that accept online LLM programs. The courses are taught remotely and synchronously (live sessions held during Pacific Time), so the program can be completed from the comfort of your home or office. The curriculum is set for all students and covers all of the multistate topics on the bar exam as well as Introduction to U.S. Law, Legal Writing & Research, and Professional Responsibility. Candidacy is limited to those who obtained their first law degree from an institution outside the United States.