Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Online MLS Program

Designed for working professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the law without becoming attorneys, the program offers more than 20 unique emphasis areas across a wide range of industries, available either fully online or on campus with flexible full-time and part-time options.

The 30-credit MLS program can be completed in as little as one year and requires no prior legal training or entrance exam. Students customize their degree through a concentration in one or more emphasis areas — each comprising a set of courses focused on a specific area of law — or may follow a general law track. Some courses are conducted in a cohort format, allowing students to build professional networks and progress alongside peers with similar goals.

ASU Law draws on small class sizes and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio to deliver accessible, high-quality instruction from world-renowned faculty. Many MLS emphasis areas are accredited by or aligned with leading professional organizations including the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), allowing graduates to pursue professional certifications alongside their degree.

ASU Law is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), and Arizona State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). ASU Law is ranked in the top 25% of U.S. law schools by U.S. News and World Report (2026).

Program Highlights

  • More than 20 emphasis areas — including recent additions of Navajo Nation Law (Fall 2025), Federal Contracting Law (Spring 2026), and Land Use and Property Development Law (Spring 2026)
  • Fully online or on-campus; full-time or part-time; three start terms per year (fall, spring, summer)
  • No application fee; FastApp process takes approximately 10 minutes and may result in conditional admission
  • No LSAT, GRE, or other entrance exam required
  • Concurrent degree options available with W.P. Carey School of Business (six programs), Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and the School of Sustainability (up to 6 shared credit hours)
  • MLS credits cannot be transferred to a JD program
  • Admission deferral available for up to one year from original start date

Emphasis Areas (20+)

Arizona Legal Paraprofessional; Artificial Intelligence and Law; Business Law; Conflict Resolution; Construction Law; Contract Management; Corporate and Health Care Compliance; Criminal Law; Federal Contracting Law; Federal Indian Law; Health Care Law and Administration; Health Law; Indian Gaming; Intellectual Property Law; International Law; International Rule of Law and Security; Land Use and Property Development Law; Law and Sustainability; Navajo Nation Law; Patent Practice; Science and Technology Law; Sports Law; Tribal Self-Governance; or General (Undecided)

Program Details

  • Test Requirement: No LSAT, GRE, or entrance exam required
  • Study Length: 1+ years (full-time or part-time)
  • Credits: 30

Admission Requirements

FastApp (most applicants):

  • Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
  • Resume (up to 3 pages, minimum 11-point font) detailing educational background, work history, military service, leadership, honors, community service, and professional experience

Full Application (optional, or required for international applicants):

  • All FastApp materials, plus:
  • Personal statement (up to 1,250 words, double-spaced) covering distinctive qualities, achievements, interests, and professional aspirations as they relate to the program
  • Writing sample (minimum 3 pages, written in English)
  • Up to 2 letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)
  • Explanations of any affirmative conduct question answers

For all applicants:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year U.S. institution, or equivalent foreign degree
  • No application fee
  • Official transcripts required after conditional admission (sent directly from institution to asu@asu.edu or mailed to Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, 111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

International applicants: Must submit a Full Application, meet ASU English proficiency requirements, and have transcripts evaluated by an ASU-approved transcript evaluation service.

Contact Information:

Please contact the program to determine if the program is available for your state of residence.

Arizona State University’s MLS program information was last updated in March 2026. For more information, visit the university’s website above.