Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

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The online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is designed for non-lawyers seeking to gain a foundation in law.
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LL.M. in U.S. Law

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The online Master of Laws (LL.M.) in U.S. Law allows you to earn an advanced degree without leaving your home or job.
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Dual Degree (LL.M./ MPJ)

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The online dual-degree for international attorneys combines the LL.M. in U.S. Law with a Master in Transnational Legal Practice.
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What is a Master of Legal Studies? March 4, 2015
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The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program is designed for non-lawyers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the U.S. legal system in 12 months or less. Those …

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@WashULaw offers online graduate law degrees for professionals looking to expand their legal education. Currently, the @WashULaw program includes a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in U.S. Law for international attorneys, a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) for non-lawyers, and a dual LL.M. in U.S. Law and Transnational Legal Practice from both Washington University School of Law and Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Government and Public Transformation. @WashULaw also offers an online Legal English course for non-degree students. With @WashULaw, students from around the world have the opportunity to earn a degree from a nationally ranked U.S. law school without putting their career or personal commitments on hold. The online LL.M. and MLS degrees feature the same curricula and academic standards as the Washington University School of Law's residential programs. @WashULaw blends the flexibility of distance learning with the rigor and quality of an on-campus experience through an interactive online learning environment and an optional immersion program in the United States.