Program Overview

Introduction to the Juris Master Degree Program

The Juris Master (JM) degree is designed for individuals who want to gain expertise in the law without becoming lawyers. This program serves those who work with the law, including non-profit advocates, corporate compliance officers, government contractors, and systems engineers.

Who is a Juris Master's Degree for?

The JM degree is suitable for various professionals, including:

• Criminal Justice Advocates: gain insight into the functioning of the system and areas ripe for reform
• Government Contractors: gain a competitive edge by understanding regulations and requirements of working with federal and state agencies
• Systems Engineers: become experts in the law governing infrastructure and internet protections in the United States
• Human Resource Professionals: better ensure corporate compliance with regulatory labor laws

Program Structure

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

Academic Calendar and Degrees

The Antonin Scalia Law School offers various degrees, including:

• JD Degree
• JD/MBA Joint Degree
• JD/MPP Joint Degree
• JM Degree Program
• LLM in Cyber, Intelligence, and National Security
• LLM in Global Antitrust Law & Economics
• LLM in Intellectual Property
• LLM in U.S. Law
• Online LLM in Global Antitrust Law & Economics
• Flex-LLM in U.S. Law

Areas of Focus

The program allows students to specialize in areas such as:

• Criminal Justice
• Government Contracts
• Employee and Labor Relations
• National and Cybersecurity
• Patent law

Curriculum and Admissions

For detailed information on the curriculum and admissions process, please refer to the Juris Master (JM) Curriculum and JM Admissions sections.