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14 Best Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Programs for 2024

Browse our comprehensive list of the 14 best Master of Studies in Law (MSL) programs offered in 2024, meticulously curated to help you find the perfect fit for your academic goals and career aspirations.

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Master of Law in Taxation

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Online

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

Villanova’s Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) will prepare you to meet today’s tax challenges through a personalized approach, flexible format and interdisciplinary courses.

English

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM

National Paralegal College | National Juris University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

This program is designed for people considering a career transition to the legal profession and helping people who are already working in the legal field to advance their careers with additional training and credentials.

English

MSL Program

University of California

United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The UC Hastings Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is a one-year program designed for leaders and passionate professionals seeking an understanding of the law and how it affects their chosen fields. Early and mid-career professionals working in health care, business, technology, policy, research, human resources, education, or almost any subject area need a working knowledge of the law, as it affects all of these fields and more. The MSL degree will give you the tools you need to maximize your impact and realize your career goals.

English

Master of Science in Patent Law

University of Minnesota Law School

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

With a Master of Science in Patent Law, students with scientific and technical backgrounds leverage that knowledge to advance career opportunities in the booming area of patent law. This one-year professional master’s degree program is aimed at students who want to work in cutting-edge technology, helping inventors and corporations to bring innovations to market.

English

1 Year

Master in the Study of Law

University of Georgia School of Law

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The University of Georgia School of Law Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) program provides an unparalleled educational opportunity for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the law but not interested in becoming an attorney. We are proud to share that the M.S.L.

English

Master of Studies in Law

College of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is for accomplished professionals and academics in other disciplines who want to learn about the law to strengthen their professional skills. It is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who have had no legal training, do not desire a professional law degree, and do not wish to practice law.

English

Master in Law

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The Master in Law program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School educates emerging and accomplished professionals. The program examines legal issues that transcend a wide range of fields and areas of expertise.

English

Online Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance

Fordham Law School

Online

United States of America (USA)

Law, Business Administration

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

In as few as 12 months, learn to advocate for integrity at your organization with a flexible, online M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance from top-40 Fordham Law School. No GRE or LSAT required. Choose a program track—general, human resources, financial services, or health care—to gain industry-specific knowledge.

English

1 Year

Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies

George Washington University - College of Professional Studies

Online

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

As Washington D.C.’s only academic-credit bearing paralegal studies program, the master’s degree in Paralegal Studies is more than a powerful credential: it’s a signal to the best employers that you withstood the academic rigor of one of the nation’s best paralegal programs.

English

1 Year 2 Months

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

The Catholic University of America - Columbus School of Law

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law offers flexibility, versatility, and broad-ranging instructional excellence.

English

Master of Legal Studies

Empire College

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

This program is designed to inform and educate professionals about the fundamentals of the law and help them gain an educated appreciation for the intricacies surrounding the intersection of law, public policy, and the professions.

Master in the Study of Tax Law

Boston University School of Law

Online

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

Offered through the school’s renowned Graduate Tax Program, our Master in the Study of Tax Law is a 24-credit program designed to provide foundational tax law training to aspiring and current accountants, auditors, and other business professionals. Building on the foundation of the Graduate Tax Program, program students have access to one of the most comprehensive curricula for advanced tax studies in the country. Our graduates—over 3,000 strong—have consistently told us that their BU Law LLM in Taxation degree has been an essential ingredient to their professional success, and we could not be more excited to open the program to a wider audience of tax professionals.

English

1 Year

Program for Non-JD Students/Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

Washington University School of Law

United States of America (USA)

Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The MLS program is a customized curriculum — students may specialize in a particular area or take a broad range of law courses to develop a general understanding of the legal system.

English

Master in Law and Sustainable Development

University of Milan

Sustainability, Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

This LL.M., entirely taught in English, aims at educating professionals capable of using their advanced legal knowledge and skills, integrated with an understanding of the underlying socio-economic issues, to further the realization of the SDGs in the activities of public and private organizations, at the international, national, and local level. The LLM currently offers four curricula (Law, Economics, and Development; Human Rights Law and Social Development; Environmental Law and Policy; Rule of Law).

English

2 Years

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is a specialized graduate degree designed for non-lawyers seeking to gain a foundational understanding of legal principles and practices. This program provides students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the law without pursuing a full Juris Doctor (JD) degree, making it ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise in legal matters.