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Master of Legal Studies

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program at Humphreys University is designed for students seeking a graduate legal degree who desire to interact professionally with the law. This program is ideal for professionals in various fields, including healthcare, law enforcement, compliance, business, education, public administration, government regulation, social services, and any other occupational, vocational, or professional endeavor that involves negotiations, regulations, or working with legal issues.

Program Overview

The Master of Legal Studies program aims to provide students with specialized knowledge about the legal system and processes, enabling them to apply reasoning and writing skills to solve legal problems, conduct legal research, and practice legal analysis by examining laws, regulations, and cases.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Legal Studies is a 40-unit program that can be completed part-time or full-time in one to two years. The program follows the pattern of the first year of law school, with a focus on contracts and torts. Some law school classes may be accepted for transfer into the MLS program.

Core Requirements

• MLS 300 Introduction to Law/Legal Writing (4 units)
• MLS 301 Legal Research and Writing (4 units)
• MLS 310 Contracts I (4 units)
• MLS 311 Contracts II (4 units)
• MLS 312 Contracts III (4 units)
• MLS 320 Torts I (4 units)
• MLS 321 Torts II (4 units)
• MLS 322 Torts III (4 units)

Capstone Elective

• Capstone Elective (4 units)
  • MLS 331 Educational Law (4 units)
  • MLS 335 Juvenile Law (4 units)
  • MLS 340 Business Association I – Agency (4 units)
  • MLS 342 Employment & Labor Law (4 units)
  • MLS 375 Local Government (4 units)

Capstone

• Capstone Courses (4 units)
  • MLS 399 Capstone Project (4 units)

Program Format

Courses are available on-ground and virtually, offering flexibility for students.

Academic Terms

The program operates on four 11-week academic quarters per year, allowing for fall, winter, and summer starts.

Why Choose Our MLS Program

• Courses are available synchronously via Zoom and on campus.
• Small class sizes allow for personalized attention and networking with classmates.
• Professors are practitioners with extensive experience in their fields.
• There is no LSAT requirement for entry into the program.

Career Outlook

The Master of Legal Studies program is designed with students' goals in mind, providing flexibility and pathways to suit their needs and aspirations. Potential careers after graduating with a Master's in Legal Studies include:

• Compliance Director
• Legal Consultant
• Federal Regulatory Agent
• Court Administrator

Faculty

Our professors are invested in students' education, bringing their knowledge and experience to the classroom. Notable faculty members include:

• Matthew Reynolds, Provost & Dean of Law School, who holds a degree from the UCLA School of Law and a bachelor's degree from U.C. Berkeley.
• The Honorable Richard Vlavianos, who began his legal career with the San Joaquin Country District Attorney's Office and has been a proponent of collaborative courts and rehabilitative programs.