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Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago School of Law offers online non-JD law programs for professionals who want to build legal knowledge without necessarily pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. Loyola’s online offerings include Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) programs for nonlegal professionals and Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs for attorneys and law graduates.

Loyola describes its online Master of Jurisprudence programs as designed for professionals who want a greater understanding of the law but do not plan to practice law. Loyola describes its Master of Laws programs as post-JD programs for attorneys seeking to develop or enhance legal expertise.

Loyola’s current online non-JD law program page lists online MJ programs in areas such as Health Law, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management, Children’s Law and Policy, and Rule of Law for Development. The current Loyola pages reviewed do not list the older Global Competition Law option that appeared in the prior version of this profile.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is approved by the American Bar Association.

Loyola University Chicago – Online Law Programs Overview

School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Program Types: Master of Jurisprudence and Master of Laws

Format: Online options are available. Some programs are fully online, while Rule of Law for Development includes online study and an in-person term at Loyola’s Rome Center campus in Italy.

Primary Audiences: MJ programs are designed for professionals who want legal knowledge but do not need to practice law. LL.M. programs are designed for attorneys or law graduates seeking advanced legal study.

Tuition: Loyola’s 2026–2027 School of Law tuition and fees page lists Online MJ tuition at $1,785 per credit hour and Online LL.M. tuition at $1,990 per credit hour. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Program Website: Loyola University Chicago – Online Non-JD Programs

Master of Jurisprudence Programs

Loyola’s MJ programs are designed for nonlegal professionals who want to understand the law and apply legal knowledge in their industries.

MJ in Health Law

The MJ in Health Law is a 30-credit-hour online program designed for current and aspiring health care professionals. Loyola states that the program covers legal and regulatory challenges in the health care industry, including areas such as compliance, risk management, patient safety, privacy, consulting, and leadership.

Loyola states that the MJ in Health Law is completed fully online and can be completed in six semesters, including summers. Courses are primarily asynchronous, with no set login times, but faculty may hold live virtual sessions during the term.

MJ in Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management

The MJ in Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management is a 30-credit-hour online program focused on compliance and risk management across industries. Loyola states that the program is designed to help students build legal knowledge and develop the skills needed to create proactive solutions to business challenges.

Loyola states that the program is offered exclusively online and can be completed in six semesters, including summers. The courses are primarily asynchronous, although faculty may hold live virtual sessions during the term.

MJ in Children’s Law and Policy

The MJ in Children’s Law and Policy is designed for nonlegal professionals who work with children and families. Loyola’s current catalog says the program may be relevant for professionals in fields such as social work, education, health care, and law enforcement.

The catalog lists the program as fully online, designed to be completed in six terms, or two calendar years. Students complete 30 credit hours.

MJ in Rule of Law for Development

The MJ in Rule of Law for Development is a 30-credit program for nonlegal professionals interested in rule of law, development, reform, and governance. Loyola’s catalog states that the program can be completed in one academic year or over two years. Unlike the other online MJ programs listed here, this program is blended and includes both online study and a term at Loyola’s Rome Center campus in Italy.

Master of Laws Programs

Loyola’s LL.M. programs are post-JD or post-law-degree programs designed for attorneys and law graduates seeking advanced legal knowledge.

The LL.M. in Health Law is a 24-credit-hour online program for attorneys who want to develop or enhance expertise in health law. Loyola states that the program is completed fully online and can be completed in five terms at a part-time rate of pursuit.

Loyola’s LL.M. degree page also lists additional LL.M. programs, including Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management, Child and Family Law, Rule of Law for Development, Tax Law, and programs for international lawyers. Prospective students should confirm which LL.M. programs are available online and which are offered in other formats before applying.

Admissions Requirements

Loyola’s current Master of Jurisprudence application page states that MJ applicants submit:

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation, depending on the program
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume

Loyola’s MJ application page lists zero recommendation letters for Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management and Health Law, and two recommendation letters for Children’s Law and Policy and Rule of Law for Development.

Loyola’s current Master of Laws application page states that LL.M. applicants submit:

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation, depending on the program
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume

International applicants may also need to submit transcript evaluation materials and English-language proficiency test scores. Loyola lists minimum overall scores of TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125, or PTE 75 for most international applicants, with additional minimum score expectations for TOEFL and IELTS writing and reading sections.

Accreditation

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is approved by the American Bar Association. Loyola states that the School of Law has been approved by the ABA since 1925.

Contact Information

Loyola’s MJ application page lists Samuel M. Wilks, Senior Enrollment Advisor for Graduate and Online Programs, as the contact for Child Law MJ and LL.M. programs, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management MJ and LL.M. programs, and Health Law MJ and LL.M. programs.

For Rule of Law for Development programs, Loyola lists:

Loyola’s School of Law is located at Philip H. Corboy Law Center, 25 East Pearson Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Notes for Prospective Students

Loyola’s MJ programs are designed for professionals who want to understand law and regulation in their field but do not plan to practice law. Loyola’s LL.M. programs are designed for attorneys and law graduates seeking advanced legal study. Prospective students should confirm program format, credits, tuition, admissions requirements, start terms, and whether a program is fully online, blended, or campus-based before applying.

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

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