Explore the Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Degree | School of Law | University of Miami

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Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.)

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100% Online & Part-Time

With a fully asynchronous format, you can access MLS online course content from home 24/7 and have a flexible, part-time schedule to complete the 30-credit degree program.

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No Test Scores or Fees

It is easy to apply to the MLS degree program. You do not need to take the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT tests and submit a score, and there are no application fees.

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3 Start Dates

We offer many start dates throughout the year, so depending on your schedule, you can choose to begin your MLS degree in the fall, spring, or summer.

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For Non-Lawyers

This MLS degree program is ideal if you work every day in legal compliance, risk management, and in and around the law or lawyers and want to elevate expertise in your law-related job. 

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Expert Faculty

MLS faculty have JDs or unique professional credentials and are well-versed in the latest changes in the law and regulation. They deal with the same issues you face every day in your career. 

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6 Specialized Tracks

You can select from tracks to tailor studies to your industry and goals. Career-relevant tracks include: general legal studies, healthcare, technology, HR, real estate, and finance. 

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Aisha Moore

"I chose the MLS program at the University of Miami because I wanted practical legal knowledge and skills directly applicable to my career goals in corporate compliance and risk management. What I appreciate most is how immediately relevant the lessons are—I often find myself applying what I’ve learned to my job within the same week."

 

Aisha Moore, VP of Operations
Digestive and Liver Centers of Florida and GI Urgent Care of Florida

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Curriculum for Your Career

For those who work every day in legal compliance, risk management, and in and around the law or lawyers, the Master of Legal Studies online program equips you to analyze and communicate about the laws and regulations that impact your industry and grow your career role or pursue advancement.

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Just what is an MLS degree?

It is a graduate-level degree-credentialing program built to provide a better understanding of the legal world and field-relevant law to non-lawyer professionals.

If you are in or want to pursue a law-adjacent position in areas like risk management or legal compliance, a master’s degree in law—such as the Master of Legal Studies degree program at the University of Miami School of Law—offers the learning experiences you could use to get ahead throughout your career. Here are just a few benefits our online legal studies program provides:

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Healthcare

Healthcare Law and Regulation

Technology

Law and Technology: Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, and AI

Human Resources

Employment Law and Human Resources Risk Management

Real Estate

Real Estate and Construction Law and Regulation

Finance

Financial Services and FinTech Regulation

General Legal Studies

The general M.L.S. online degree program

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Become Part of the ‘U’ and the School of Law Community

Unlike other online M.L.S. programs, you are part of the University of Miami School of Law community and have access to a world of benefits—from a virtual student lounge with a social space to engage with your class peers to Dean’s virtual office hours to our global 23,000+ alumni network. During your online legal studies program, you are invited to law events at the ‘U’ and can join law affinity groups.

We also offer a spectrum of career services, such as a virtual staff of professional law advisors to position you for success and fuel your career growth.

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