Program Overview

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Introduction to the Online Master of Legal Studies

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

Program Overview

The online MLS curriculum consists of core general law courses and concentration-specific courses, totaling 32 credits. The program is designed to be completed in 16 months, with 8-week courses and two courses per semester. The total estimated tuition for the program is $41,216.

Concentrations

The program offers four concentrations:

• Compliance and Risk Management
• Law and Emerging Technologies
• Finance
• Health Law

General MLS Courses (16 credits)

The general MLS courses provide a foundation in the legal system and include:

Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal System (3 credits)

This course introduces students to the structure and content of U.S. law and legal institutions, including the U.S. Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, and the role of precedent in common law.

Law, Ethics and Responsible Leadership (1 credit)

This course focuses on practical scenarios to strengthen students' skills in responding to and managing complex legal and ethical crises.

Contract Law: Interpretation and Strategy (4 credits)

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of contract law, including the basic elements of valid contracts, breaches, enforcement, and remedies.

Business Associations and Organizational Management (4 credits)

This course introduces students to the law applicable to contemporary forms of business enterprise, including general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), limited liability company (LLC), and corporation.

Foundations of Regulatory Law: Antitrust, Privacy, and Tax (4 credits)

This course explores the regulatory state by analyzing three substantive areas that cut across the vast majority of industries: antitrust, privacy, and federal tax.

Concentration Courses

Each concentration offers a set of courses that provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the specific area.

Compliance and Risk Management Concentration Courses (16 credits)

• Risk Management and Liability (4 credits)
• The Regulatory Landscape (4 credits)
• Compliance Strategy and Organizational Integration (4 credits)
• Electives (4 credits)

Law and Emerging Technologies Concentration Courses (16 credits)

• AI and the Law (4 credits)
• Cybersecurity and the Law: Compliance, Ethics and Global Governance (4 credits)
• Ethics and Regulation of Biotech and Health Technologies (4 credits)
• Electives (4 credits)

Finance Concentration Courses (16 credits)

• Consumer Financial Law (4 credits)
• Banking Law Fundamentals (4 credits)
• Investment Management Regulation (4 credits)
• Electives (4 credits)

Health Law Concentration Courses (16 credits)

• Health Law Frameworks and Regulations (4 credits)
• Healthcare Administration: Legal Issues and Risk Management (4 credits)
• Policy, Patient Rights and Equity in Healthcare (4 credits)
• Electives (4 credits)

Program Structure and Delivery

The program is delivered online, with 100% asynchronous courses, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule. The program is designed to be completed in 16 months, with two courses per semester.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the Summer 2026 semester are:

• Priority Deadline: March 13
• Final Deadline: April 13
• Summer Session A: May 4 - June 24
• Summer Session B: June 29 - August 19

Conclusion

The Online Master of Legal Studies program offers a comprehensive education in the legal system, with four concentrations to choose from. The program is designed to be completed in 16 months, with a total estimated tuition of $41,216. With its flexible online delivery and rigorous curriculum, the program is ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in law and related fields.