Legal StudiesNorth America

259 Master's degrees in Legal Studies in North America

Trinity International University

Online

Legal Studies - Church Administration

The Master of Legal Studies - Church Administration track at Trinity International University is designed to equip leaders with essential skills in human resource compliance, contract drafting, and analysis.

Master Part-time Online

$22,500/full

University of Chicago4,2(58)

Chicago, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Legal Studies

Legal Studies from University of Chicago is designed for PhD students and established scholars who wish to improve their knowledge of law without completing a full three-year degree.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 yearFree

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Law

The Comparative Law MCL program at University of Southern California is designed for experienced lawyers, corporate counsel, consultants, judges, prosecutors, academics, members of government ministries and bankers. Applicants to the M.C.L. program must have completed an LL.M. degree in the U.S. prior to applying to the M.C.L. program.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$84,034/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

MPA-JD or MUP-JD

The MPA-JD or MUP-JD program at New York University will prepare you to become a leader, tackle a broad range of challenges, and deliver social change.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$57,480/yr

Western New England University4,0(2)

Springfield, United States

JD - Social Work

Students may simultaneously complete the requirements for a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law and a Master of Social Work from the Springfield College School of Social Work in four academic years. Join the JD - Social Work degree from Western New England University.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$50,320/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Legal Studies

The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is a distinctive program at Northeastern University for non-lawyer professionals who work regularly with lawyers and legal issues. It was created specifically for those who do not wish to practice law but would like to use the law as a means to achieve their goals in environments where legal knowledge is an asset.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$18,285/yr

Northern Kentucky University4,0(2)

Online

Legal Studies in Digital Law and Technology

Acquire the knowledge needed to solve legal challenges introduced by technology and digital commerce with the Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law and Technology online program from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.

Master Part-time Online

10 months$21,675/full

University of the Pacific4,1(21)

Stockton, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Laws - Human Resources

The Laws - Human Resources degree program from University of the Pacific is designed for working human resources professionals who need the benefits of advanced training in legal reasoning and analysis but who do not require a JD degree for their career plans.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 Blended

1 year$41,366/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Sports Law and Business

The Sports Law and Business MSLB program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is centrally located in vibrant downtown Phoenix.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,030/yr

University of Waterloo4,1(91)

Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Social and Legal Studies

Waterloo’s Sociology Department provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment in which to learn and to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today. We offer a master degree in Social and Legal Studies at University of Waterloo.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$11,314/yr

University of Illinois Springfield4,3(3)

Springfield, United States

Legal Studies

In our online Legal Studies Master’s Degree program at University of Illinois Springfield we provide our online students with the same dynamic learning experience as our on-campus students.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$26,062/yr

American Public University3,9(39)

Online

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies MA course at American Public University offers you a better understanding of the law as it relates to your legal or non-legal career. It is not intended for practicing law, but rather to build upon your existing knowledge of the law by further expanding your comprehension of legal doctrines, legal concepts, and workplace legal issues.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$8,190/yr

Lakehead University4,1(58)

Thunder Bay, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

Social Justice - Gender and Women's Studies

The Social Justice - Gender and Women's Studies programme at Lakehead University is an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree. This full-time course, based at the Thunder Bay or Orillia campuses, explores human rights and equality. Students can choose from various completion routes, including a practicum or research project.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,272/yr

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Legal Studies

The Master of Legal Studies program at University of Utah immerses students in the law and intricacies of the U.S. legal system. In three semesters (30 credits), you’ll build a strong foundation for working with, and understanding, law and regulation –– without the cost and time required to earn a JD.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$35,250/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Legal Studies

The Master of Legal Studies program from DePaul University is specifically designed for professionals who do not seek to practice law, but who regularly encounter legal issues in their work and/or would benefit from specialized legal knowledge.

Master Part-time Online

6 years$6,480/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

NCAA Compliance (Online)

The NCAA Compliance (Online) from Drexel University provides the tools you need to ensure that collegiate athletics programs are complying with NCAA—National Collegiate Athletic Association—rules and regulations.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

$14,175/full

St. Mary's University4,1(19)

Online

American Legal Studies

The American Legal Studies is a degree at St. Mary's University for internationally trained lawyers. American trained lawyers are not eligible.

LL.M. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$20,988/yr

Hofstra University4,5(12)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Health Law

The Health Law from Hofstra University has become an increasingly complicated, diverse domain. From the ever-evolving tangle of regulations to the complexity of medicare and medicaid systems, the healthcare industry can never have too many sharp legal minds.

LL.M. Part-time Online

1½ year$23,760/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a flexible master's degree for professionals. Available online, hybrid, or on-campus, it can be completed in nine months full-time or up to four years part-time. It provides a sophisticated legal foundation for non-lawyers across various sectors.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +3

9 months$36,297/yr

University of Kansas4,6(8)

Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

American Legal Studies

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Legal Studies from University of Kansas provides students who already hold a law degree with an introduction to the breadth of American law.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,012/yr