Program Overview

Overview of the Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

The Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program at Arizona State University provides a comprehensive understanding of U.S. law without requiring a full law degree. This program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their careers or transition to new fields by gaining practical legal knowledge and skills.

Program Details

• The program consists of 30 credit hours and can be completed in as little as a year.
• It includes a pre-enrollment "boot camp" and a required course in U.S. Law and Legal Analysis.
• Students have the flexibility to customize their degree with eight additional courses, which can be selected from emphasis areas or electives.
• The program offers 12 available emphases, including Business Law, Conflict Resolution, Contract Management, and more.
• Each emphasis consists of 9 to 12 credit hours and is designed to deepen knowledge in a particular area.

Emphases

• Business Law
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Management
• Construction Law
• Corporate and Health Care Compliance
• Criminal Law
• Federal Contracting Law
• Federal Indian Law
• Healthcare Law and Administration
• Indian Gaming
• Intellectual Property Law
• Land Use and Property Development Law
• Law and Sustainability
• Legal Paraprofessional
• Navajo Nation Law
• Sports Law
• Tribal Self-Governance

Courses

• U.S. Law and Legal Analysis
• Administrative Agencies and Regulations
• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Fundamentals of Contract Law
• Intellectual Property
• Property
• Tort Law

Career Opportunities

The Online Master of Legal Studies degree prepares students for a wide range of potential careers, including:

• Athletic Director
• Chief Executive Officer
• Compliance Officer
• Contract Manager
• Law Enforcement Professional
• Patent Officer
• Sustainability Manager

Admission Requirements

• A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of an applicant's bachelor's program is preferred.
• Prospective students may earn admission with a cumulative GPA below 3.00 if other assets in the application package are strong.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV or resume
• If English is not the applicant's native language and they haven't completed a bachelor's degree or higher at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., they must provide evidence of English proficiency.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Accreditation and Rankings

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU is one of the top schools in the nation, providing personalized and practical legal education. It has been ranked:

• #1 in Arizona for bar passage
• #7 for specialty law programs amongst the top 35 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report
• Top 20 best public law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report
• #45 best law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report

Faculty and Research

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience and is nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. They provide comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and address legal challenges on a global scale.