Master of Legal Studies in Legal Studies at University of Utah

Programme overview

Our Master of Legal Studies program is an option for learning about the law without getting a J.D. It can increase job opportunities for a wide range of professions. If you find yourself needing a better foundation for working with and understanding law and regulation without becoming a lawyer, this degree may be right for you.

Faculty: S.J. Quinney College of Law | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 30 credit hours. A Total of 30 Semester Hours and a 3.0 Cumulative GPA MLS students are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA to be considered in good standing with the program. If a student’s GPA falls below this minimum requirement at any time, the student will be on academic probation and will be required to meet with the MLS Program Director and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for academic advising. The MLS Program Director and Associate

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Application information

Entry requirements

For U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Resident Aliens Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university The MLS application does not require a standardized test score (GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT) Applicants need to demonstrate a track record of professional experience and good writing skills Applicants need to compile a competitive grade point average in undergraduate work. Some exceptions will be made based on career experience and length of time between an undergraduate degree and MLS application. Potential candidates must fill out an application form, pay the application fee, and include the following: two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a writing sample, a personal statement, and a resume/CV.

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. Some programmes require a programme-specific application in addition to the university application; international graduate applicants must also meet I-20 document deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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