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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles' Master of Science in Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program provides recent graduates and working professionals alike with the legal knowledge and critical thinking skills to succeed in their chosen fields. Through a one-year full time program, or a two-year part time program, the M.L.S. program equips students for success in their careers or in future study. Students choose from one of five specializations, or design their own curriculum to support their goals. The specializations – Business Law, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law, Entertainment Law, and Sports Law – will provide comprehensive exposure in subjects knowledge of the law can increase your effectiveness and set you apart from your peers. Many of the courses required for the Master of Science in Legal Studies degree will be taken with Loyola's notable faculty, often with J.D. students. The program can be completed on a full or part time basis to provide greater flexibility for your schedule and lifestyle.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MLS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles' Master of Science in Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program provides recent graduates and working professionals alike with the legal knowledge and critical thinking skills to succeed in their chosen fields. Through a one-year full time program, or a two-year part time program, the M.L.S. program equips students for success in their careers or in future study. Students choose from one of five specializations, or design their own curriculum to support their goals. The specializations – Business Law, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law, Entertainment Law, and Sports Law – will provide comprehensive exposure in subjects knowledge of the law can increase your effectiveness and set you apart from your peers. Many of the courses required for the Master of Science in Legal Studies degree will be taken with Loyola's notable faculty, often with J.D. students. The program can be completed on a full or part time basis to provide greater flexibility for your schedule and lifestyle.
Admission Requirements
7+
90+
3+
130+
In order to apply for admission to the MLS program, you must have completed at least 90-semester units from an accredited undergraduate institution and expect to graduate and receive a bachelor's degree before the start of Orientation (typically in August). Final transcripts confirming the conferral of all undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes in the fall.
Please note the American Bar Association does not allow credits received in an MLS program to be transferred to a JD degree.
18 Months
Aug
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
51,120 USD
International
51,120 USD
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Master of Science in Legal Studies (MLS)
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States
18 monthsProgramme duration
51,120 USDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MLS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MLS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
In order to apply for admission to the MLS program, you must have completed at least 90-semester units from an accredited undergraduate institution and expect to graduate and receive a bachelor's degree before the start of Orientation (typically in August). Final transcripts confirming the conferral of all undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes in the fall.
Please note the American Bar Association does not allow credits received in an MLS program to be transferred to a JD degree.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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