Program Overview

Introduction to the Juris Master Program

The Juris Master in Legal Risk Management, Contracting, and Compliance is an online 30-credit-hour master's in legal studies specifically designed for non-lawyers, such as legal risk managers, claims managers, customer safety specialists, and other types of corporate risk managers and compliance officers, seeking additional training to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the law and advance their careers.

Program Highlights

• 100% Online Delivery: Built for working professionals, our 100% online and asynchronous platform affords students the flexibility they need to earn a degree while also working full-time.
• Innovative and Relevant Curriculum: Benefit from a career-focused curriculum developed with the advice of industry professionals and prominent in-house and outside counsel to combine academic knowledge and practice-based learning.
• Affordable Tuition Rates: The program is competitively priced for both in-state and out-of-state students.
• Flexible and Customizable: Take the number of courses that make sense for your schedule. Students have the flexibility to take the number of courses that work best for them each semester. Additionally, students can select courses from other concentrations, tailoring their curriculum to meet their own professional and personal goals.
• Top-Rate Law Faculty: Engage in courses taught by highly respected full-time faculty of the College of Law and expert practitioners in their fields.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside world-class professors and industry experts in a collaborative and immersive learning environment.

Curriculum and Courses

Professionals in the legal risk management, contract risk management, and compliance fields can greatly benefit from the Juris Master program. Through foundational law courses and electives, students can gain an in-depth understanding of the law and regulations to enhance their professional development and effectiveness. Advanced courses in this area include:

• Contract Risk Management
• Vendors and Other Third-Party Risk Management
• Insurance Contracts
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Business Organizations
• Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• Consumer Protection Law
• Government Contracting
• Project Management: Contracting and Compliance
• A variety of cybersecurity, privacy, and data analytics courses

Admissions Procedures

All applicants must submit their application and required materials by the deadline listed. The admissions team is committed to supporting applicants every step of the way.

Application Deadlines

• Summer 2026 Term: Deadline - March 1, 2026
• Fall 2026 Term: Deadline - July 1, 2026

Program Structure

The Juris Master program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to pursue their interests and career goals. With its 100% online delivery, innovative curriculum, and top-rate law faculty, the program offers a unique opportunity for non-lawyers to advance their knowledge and careers in legal risk management, contracting, and compliance.