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Introduction to the Online Master of Legal Studies

The Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law and its applications. The program offers four concentrations: Compliance and Risk Management, Law and Emerging Technologies, Finance, and Health Law.

Program Details

• The program is 100% online, with asynchronous courses.
• The program consists of 32 credits.
• There are 4 concentrations available.
• Courses are 8 weeks long, with 2 courses per semester.
• Total Estimated Tuition: $41,216
• Time to Completion: 16 months

Application Deadlines

• Priority Deadline: March 13 for Summer 2026 intake, with subsequent deadlines for Fall and Spring intakes on a yearly basis, though exact dates may vary by year and term start (Fall, Spring, Summer). For instance, for Summer 2026:
  • Final Deadline: April 13
  • Summer Session A: May 4 - June 24
  • Summer Session B: June 29 - August 19

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited domestic or foreign institution.
2. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale is expected; applicants with lower GPAs are eligible for admission under exceptional circumstances. Greater weight will be given to the GPA of the last 60 credit hours earned.
3. At least six months prior work experience in the applicable field of concentration.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Official transcript(s)
• Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• One letter of recommendation from a professional or academic recommender
• $70 Application fee

Tuition and Fees

The Online MLS program is 32 credits in total, with 16 credits focused on general law courses and 16 credits focused on the concentration of choice.

• Cost Per Credit: $1,288
• Total Estimated Tuition: $41,216
• Registration Fee: $100 per semester
• TimelyCare: $12 per semester
• Graduation Fee: $150

Financial Aid

Figuring out how to finance your education is an important consideration when applying to a master's program. The university encourages taking advantage of every financial aid opportunity available, including federal financial aid or loans (if available), private loans, and scholarships.

• Federal Direct student loans for graduate students, which are unsubsidized at a fixed interest rate of 6.54% disbursed on or after July 1, 2022. Students may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans depending on the total cost of attendance.
• Federal Direct Grad PLUS loans, which are designed to help bridge the gap between financial aid awarded and the cost of attendance. These loans have a fixed interest rate of 7.54% disbursed on or after July 1, 2022, and can be consolidated with any Direct Unsubsidized loans upon graduation.
• Private loans are also available at a variable interest rate.

FAFSA

To be eligible for federal financial aid for the online MLS program, applicants need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submitting the FAFSA as early as possible gives the best opportunity for an award and helps in planning finances ahead of the first term.