29 MLS Degree Programs

American University’s online Master of Legal Studies prepares students to apply legal concepts to their daily roles. We offer the following tracks: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technology, and U.S. Legislation.

OU's online Master of Legal Studies equips you with advanced legal knowledge and analytical skills without requiring a law degree. This flexible program is designed for working professionals who want to deepen their understanding of law and enhance their career prospects in legal and related fields.

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 MLS in Global Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law provides a world-leading course of graduate study and experience for students seeking a greater understanding of these issues, and their associated challenges and opportunities.

This online Master of Legal Studies in Healthcare Law prepares you for a dynamic career at the intersection of law and healthcare. You'll develop expertise in healthcare regulations, compliance, and policy while studying flexibly from anywhere.

The Master of Science in Legal Administration (MSLA) program, at the Sturm College of Law will prepare you for a successful career in legal management. Since 1972, the MSLA program has provided students with the knowledge and skills to run a law firm or legal organization.

The study program "Specialised Law Studies" is a new Master’s program taught in English, offering specialized legal education focused on contemporary challenges in a changing global context. This specialization focuses on key aspects of business law and competition law, including legal frameworks governing commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and the regulation of competition at national, European, and international levels.

OU's online Master of Legal Studies in Energy and Natural Resources Law prepares you for a career in one of the most dynamic legal fields. You'll develop specialized expertise in oil, gas, renewables, water rights, and environmental regulations, gaining practical skills applicable across the energy sector.

The study program "Specialised Law Studies" is a new Master’s program taught in English, offering specialized legal education focused on contemporary challenges in a changing global context. This specialization focuses on the legal protection of human rights in both European and global contexts, including judicial protection, the implementation of international treaties, and current challenges such as migration, minority rights, and freedom of expression.

The study program "Specialised Law Studies" is a new Master’s program taught in English, offering specialized legal education focused on contemporary challenges in a changing global context. This specialization focuses on the legal aspects of healthcare, including healthcare regulation, bioethics, the protection of patients’ rights, and health law at the European and international levels.

The Global Legal Studies program is an Italian / English bilingual program that integrates Italian excellence in legal education with a modern, multicultural and multilingual approach. All of them are taught in English except for the three named in Italian, which are courses taught in Italian.

GW Law’s MSL helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL 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 courses in this practice area explore the body of rules regulating the process by which the federal government enters into contracts with private parties and oversees the performance of those contracts. Government Contracts is a one-semester survey course for students seeking a general overview of the law in this area; those preferring a more in-depth course of study may choose instead the Formation of Government Contracts and Performance of Government Contracts sequence. Advanced courses in this area include a series of seminars designed to provide students with a richer understanding of how procurement systems operate, both in the U.S. and abroad, and selected topics courses designed to provide students with varying perspectives on emerging issues in the law.

This online Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law prepares you to advocate for indigenous communities and understand the complex legal frameworks governing tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural protection.

Develop skills in business analysis and data insights with this UK master's degree. Taught by one of the country's best analytics research groups, you'll learn how to use data to improve business performance and solve real organisational problems. Complete a dissertation or compete for a 3-month industry placement with leading companies.

The MLS program is a customized curriculum — students may specialize in a particular area or take a broad range of law courses to develop a general understanding of the legal system.