Legal Studies Masters at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program is a new 30-credit, asynchronous online degree program that provides students, most of whom are adult professionals working in a variety of heavy regulated industries, with the legal and regulatory acumen to perform their essential job functions at the highest level and to improve career outcomes. More than 70 ABA-accredited law schools offer this degree and it has established value in the marketplace.

Faculty: School of Law | Duration: 30 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

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Entry requirements

Applicants must submit their completed MLS application, Bachelor's degree transcript from a regionally accredited institution, resume, personal statement, and at least one letter of recommendation to be considered for admission. The program targets applicants with a 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA and professional work experience.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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