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.

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 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.

Texas A&M University School of Law’s uniquely designed Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.) in Intellectual Property will prepare you to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing information-based global IP environment. The IP M.Jur. degree -- the first of its kind in Texas -- targets those who do not plan to practice IP law, but whose careers can benefit from IP education. Potential M.Jur. candidates include patent and trademark agents, technology managers, artists, writers, musicians, inventors, scientists, engineers, software developers, marketing specialists, government officials, business executives, public policy experts, journalists, and academics and graduate students in non-law disciplines.

If you’ve ever considered earning your Master of Laws, there is no better time than now, and no better place than Texas A&M University School of Law. The LL.M. is an advanced law degree for students who have already earned a J.D. or its equivalent from a law school outside the United States.​ The 24 credit hour, 1-year program, is intended for domestic and international students who wish to develop a specialization in a particular area of law; seek an understanding of U.S. law and procedure. Online LL.M. Degree options are International Tax, Risk Management, Wealth Management.

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) one-year program provides a concentrated post-graduate legal study program for practicing lawyers or graduates of foreign or domestic law schools. Candidates for this program include foreign lawyers and law graduates seeking training in U.S. legal doctrine and skills; and; U.S. lawyers and law graduates wishing to pursue an advanced study in chosen areas of focus. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Laws degree. Students may be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis.

The International Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree program at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, offers a first-rate legal education to lawyers, judges, government officials, and others wishing to become educated about the legal system and practice of law in the United States.

The LL.M. program is designed for international students with a first degree in law. The program requires at least two semesters of full-time study in residence. In addition to the traditional LLM, degree options include an LLM with Thesis, for students interested in academic legal writing, and a number of LLM Specializations, for students interested in a specific area of law.

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.

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.

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.

Dickinson Law offers one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Master of Laws programs. Studying alongside J.D. students, LL.M. students enroll in a wide variety of courses that allow concentration in certain types of law or law-related topics.

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.

The LLM with English for law two-year program is a two-step program for applicants who do not yet meet the English proficiency requirements for direct admission to the standard LLM degree program.

At Moritz, you can design your own curriculum that fits your career goals and academic interests. You can select from over 100 courses in major areas of US, transnational and international law to pursue a general curriculum or concentrate in a specialized area of law.