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MLS Legal Studies at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Legal Studies at Penn State Dickinson Law is a flexible graduate degree combining online and in-person learning. It gives a foundation in the U.S. legal system, public policy and the regulatory frameworks that shape institutions and society, for professionals who work closely with lawyers or whose work is affected by laws and regulations.

Faculty: Penn State Dickinson Law  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A generalized curriculum lets students concentrate in specific areas of law as they progress; the inaugural track is Administration, Regulation, and Compliance. It includes Introduction to the U.S. Legal System and a final Capstone Simulation requiring three to four full days of in-person instruction at Carlisle or University Park, PA.

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Entry requirements

Master of Legal Studies: applicants need a bachelor's degree (BA, BS or equivalent) from an accredited or recognized institution in the U.S. or abroad and must not hold a terminal law degree (JD, LLM, SJD/JSD). GRE/LSAT scores are not required but may be submitted. Applicants whose first language is not English may be asked for proof of English proficiency. Apply through LSAC or directly to the law school's Office of International and Non-JD Programs.

Duration: 30 credits

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