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Master of Legal Studies at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

A 24-credit degree with a customised curriculum for non-lawyers to fit their academic and professional goals. Students can specialise or take a broad range of law courses with guidance from counselors in the Office of Graduate and International Programs.

Faculty: WashU Law  |  Duration: As few as two semesters full-time; up to eight semesters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Required: Introduction to U.S. Laws and Methods I & II (4 credits) and Fundamentals of Legal Process (1 credit), completed online before starting or in the first semester. Students are encouraged to take one traditional first-year law course. MLS credits do not transfer to the JD.

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Application information

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