Program Overview

Juris Master Degree

Overview

The Juris Master (JM) degree serves those who serve the law. Whether you're interested in non-profit advocacy in Criminal Justice or corporate compliance with Government Contracts or Employee and Labor Relations, preserving US defense with National and Cybersecurity or a career in the patent office, the JM program at Scalia Law will help you gain the expertise and the network necessary to launch your career to the next level.

The JM program is available with both 100% online and hybrid online/on-campus concentrations. You will build your expertise with foundational training in the U.S. legal system before developing an independent specialization with courses tailored to your specific career goals.

Admissions

Admission to the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Juris Master Degree Program is highly competitive. To be admitted, the following is required:

• All applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent.
• If an applicant has completed post-secondary work outside the U.S., the applicant must use either World Education Series (WES) or AACRAO International Services for evaluation of the international transcripts.
• All applicants for admission must have demonstrated high academic standing, and professional achievements or positions indicating the applicant's capacity for performing master's-level work.

Policies

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Degree Requirements

Total Credits: 30

Core Curriculum

The Juris Master Degree Program requires all students to complete 15 credits of required core curriculum before moving on to course work for their selected concentration electives.

• LAW 070: Intro to US Law (JMs Only) | 3 credits
• LAW 071: Lgl Resch Writing (JMs Only) | 2 credits
• LAW 108: Economics for Lawyers | 2 credits
• LAW 075: Contracts (JMs Only) | 4 credits
• LAW 076: JM Capstone I (JMs Only) | 2 credits
• LAW 077: JM Capstone II (JMs Only) | 2 credits Total Credits: 15

Concentrations

Students are required to complete one of the concentrations below.

Concentration in National Security, Cybersecurity & Information Privacy

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Juris Master in National Security, Cybersecurity & Information Privacy prepares students to face the constantly evolving threats of the digital age with full understanding of how the U.S. law addresses pressing issues in internet privacy immigration, homeland security and beyond.

This program is ideal for public servant, government contractors, policy makers, and IT professionals on the front lines of technological advancement, system preparedness, and/or public policy, governance, and rulemaking.

• Select 15 credits from the following:
  • LAW 121: Const Law I-Structure of Gov't
  • LAW 158: Const Lw II:14th Amendment
  • LAW 106: Criminal Law
  • LAW 416: Cybersecurity Law Seminar
  • LAW 243: Priv Info Security
  • LAW 497: Emerging Lw of Internet Sem
  • LAW 388: Homeland Security Law
  • LAW 235: Immigration Law
  • LAW 422: Immigration Policy Seminar
  • LAW 492: Intelligence Law Seminar
  • LAW 384: National Security Law
  • LAW 243: Priv Info Security
  • LAW 419: Prosecuting Terrorism Seminar
  • LAW 641: Surveillance Law Seminar Total Credits: 15

Concentration in Government Contracts & Regulation

The George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law Juris Masters with a concentration in Government Contracts & Regulation offers students a deeper understanding of government procurement law, practice, and procedures.

The program is ideal for executive leaders and executive path professionals working in sales, finance, operations, project management, and government procurement.

• Select 15 credits from the following:
  • LAW 116: Administrative Law
  • LAW 172: Business Associations
  • LAW 218: Environmental Law
  • LAW 651: Federal Budget Law Seminar
  • LAW 230: Government Contracts
  • LAW 156: Antitrust I: Principles
  • LAW 248: International Law
  • LAW 289: Perspctves on Regulation
  • LAW 104: Property
  • LAW 315: Regulated Industries (W)
  • LAW 314: Remedies
  • LAW 021: WIPO-C-IP2 Summer School on Intellectual Property Total Credits: 15

Concentration in Criminal Justice

The George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School Juris Master in Criminal Justice prepares students to build careers at the intersection of U.S. law and the U.S. criminal justice system.

The program is ideal for candidates seeking senior careers in public service, public policy, criminal justice, and criminal justice reform.

• Select 15 credits from the following:
  • LAW 641: Surveillance Law Seminar
  • LAW 106: Criminal Law
  • LAW 389: Crim Procedure: Adjudication
  • LAW 206: Criminal Procedure I
  • LAW 222: Evidence
  • LAW 212: Family Law
  • LAW 235: Immigration Law
  • LAW 419: Prosecuting Terrorism Seminar Total Credits: 15