20 Legal Studies and Law 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

This program is designed to inform and educate professionals about the fundamentals of the law and help them gain an educated appreciation for the intricacies surrounding the intersection of law, public policy, and the professions.

This program is designed for people considering a career transition to the legal profession and helping people who are already working in the legal field to advance their careers with additional training and credentials.