The Master of Legal Studies program offers a Part-Time and Full-Time option with eight specializations to choose from. Admissions to the program is competitive. Finalists for admission are interviewed (zoom interview and a brief writing component). There are three application periods for the program, with one entering class a year in August.
Master of Legal Studies Admissions
The M.L.S. Program provides professionals in a variety of sectors career advancement through the study of law.
Dates and Deadlines
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Application Deadlines
*The application for the August 2021 start will be made available in mid-September 2020.
Priority application deadline: December 7, 2020
Early application deadline: February 15, 2021
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021
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2020-2021 Dates
Orientation and Short Course (Introduction to Law): August 17-21
Fall 2020 Semester Instruction: August 24-November 30
Fall 2020 Examination Period: December 4-18
Spring 2021 Semester Instruction: January 19-May 13
Spring 2021 Examination Period: May 3-13
Full-Time and Part-Time Options
The M.L.S. core classes (other than Introduction to American Law) and any other courses designed specifically for M.L.S. students will be taught primarily in the evening hours, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in order to accommodate the schedules of part-time students who wish to maintain full-time employment. Most elective courses are taught during typical business hours. Introduction to American Law is taught intensively for one week in August, the week prior to the start of the Fall semester. All newly matriculating M.L.S. students must be on campus full-time during that week.
More information on the Full-Time option.
More information on the Part-Time option.