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. 

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.

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.

The M.C.L. is a two-semester program that offers international students without a first degree in law but with legal experience or a strong interest to gain familiarity with American law and legal institutions.

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.

The MSc (Master of Science) in Business Law is designed for individuals who aspire to acquire dual expertise and take on significant roles in the corporate world. KEDGE Business School offers a programme that prepares future leaders to help companies navigate legal risks and align business strategies with ever-evolving regulations. By blending business, law, and ethics, this programme equips students with the skills to become trusted advisers and contribute meaningfully to the success of global enterprises.

This course gives non-law graduates an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks of the fields in which they work.

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 Master's Degree will provide you with the necessary knowledge to learn the latest in oral litigation techniques; as well as applying the legal framework in each of the stages that make up oral trials. You will learn to analyze, design and implement the processes and methodologies of the new accusatory criminal justice system and the new oral processes in commercial matters.

A one-year Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is intended for working professionals and graduate students who do not plan to practice law, but want to gain legal skills.

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.

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is for accomplished professionals and academics in other disciplines who want to learn about the law to strengthen their professional skills. It is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who have had no legal training, do not desire a professional law degree, and do not wish to practice law.

The Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law offers flexibility, versatility, and broad-ranging instructional excellence.

Offered through the school’s renowned Graduate Tax Program, our Master in the Study of Tax Law is a 24-credit program designed to provide foundational tax law training to aspiring and current accountants, auditors, and other business professionals. Building on the foundation of the Graduate Tax Program, program students have access to one of the most comprehensive curricula for advanced tax studies in the country. Our graduates—over 3,000 strong—have consistently told us that their BU Law LLM in Taxation degree has been an essential ingredient to their professional success, and we could not be more excited to open the program to a wider audience of tax professionals.

The Master in Law program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School educates emerging and accomplished professionals. The program examines legal issues that transcend a wide range of fields and areas of expertise.