Online Master of Legal Studies
An Affordable, Flexible and Interactive MLS Degree
An Affordable, Flexible and Interactive MLS Degree
Businesses and organizations all over the world are beginning to notice how beneficial it is to have professionals with an understanding of the law, even if they aren’t practicing lawyers. The right Master of Legal Studies program gives students the tools and experience to effectively communicate and strategize around litigation risk, transactional law and compliance.
At DePaul College of Law, we’ve crafted an online Master of Legal Studies that incorporates simulation-based assignments and collaboration opportunities that prepare students to confidently influence legal decisions at their workplace and effectively engage with complex legal issues that affect their industry. Our MLS degree stands out thanks to our commitment to student success through affordability, flexibility and hands-on learning taught by some of the nation’s leading legal scholars and accomplished legal practitioners.
Download BrochureTotal Credits
30*
Cost Per Credit
$1,210
Total Program Tuition
$36,300*
To learn more about the online Master of Legal Studies at DePaul College of Law and download a brochure, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an admissions advisor directly by calling (800) 542-8539 or scheduling an appointment to chat.
“We aim to meet students where they are and to address their particular interests. We tailor our online MLS program to give students a foundational understanding of the U.S. legal system as well as specialized knowledge of specific areas of legal compliance and regulation.”
In our MLS program, students begin with core courses where they learn about topics including legal research and writing, regulatory compliance, negotiation and communication and organizational management. Through the selection of one of our three concentration options, students can then specialize their legal studies degree in their specific area of interest. Choose from our concentrations in:
Our collaborative coursework also gives professionals the chance to engage with their peers through Socratic discussions and group projects. These synchronous components help students grow a lasting network of legal professionals that they can continue to consult even after they leave the program.
Learn more about our concentration options on our curriculum page.
Next Start Date
August 26, 2024
Priority Application Deadline
June 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline
August 1, 2024
An MLS degree is an in-depth legal education designed for non-lawyers with an undergraduate degree. It allows students to specialize their training and advance their careers. Many MLS students are professionals who work closely with legal advisors or work in highly regulated fields.
As stated above, an MLS program is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in any field who may not want to attend law school, but want to expand their legal knowledge. Contrastingly, a JD degree prepares aspiring lawyers to sit for the bar examination and practice law in any state.
An LLM helps individuals who already hold a JD or similar law degree advance their careers by enabling them to delve deeper into specific law topics that match their interests. It also gives international lawyers the opportunity to earn a degree that allows them to take the bar exam in some states.
Our professional experience waiver offers working professionals a chance to waive up to 6 credit hours of their MLS degree with applicable work experience. Learn more about our professional experience waiver by visiting our curriculum page, and find out if you qualify by speaking to one of our admissions advisors.
As the modern workplace continues to evolve with technology and new regulation and compliance practices expand, an extensive legal education can increase your marketability to potential employers and act as an effective job retention and growth strategy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, legal occupations are projected to grow 10 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
Earn your online Master of Legal Studies to advance in your current role, or open yourself to a variety of MLS careers, including:
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