In our research, we discovered two schools in Pennsylvania offer online Master of Legal Studies programs or similar degrees: California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) and Drexel University.
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Master of Legal Studies program
Gain expertise and credibility with Pepperdine’s online Master of Legal Studies, a program for nonlawyers.
- No GRE or LSAT scores required to apply.
- Complete in as few as 16 months.
- Dispute resolution, litigation, and human resources concentrations available
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Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
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- No GRE or LSAT scores required to apply
- Five concentration offerings
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Cal U’s Legal Studies Master’s Degree requires 30 credits to complete. Three different concentrations are offered: law and public policy, criminal justice, and homeland security. Full-time and part-time options are available.
Drexel University – Thomas R. Kline School of Law requires 30 semester credits to complete. Full-time and part-time program options are available. Concentrations offered include:
- Cybersecurity and Information Privacy
- Financial Regulatory Compliance
- Health Care Compliance
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance
- Human Resources Compliance
- Higher Education Compliance
- NCAA Compliance and Sports Law
- Criminal Law
In addition to these two schools, there are numerous other out-of-state schools offering online master of legal studies programs to students in Pennsylvania.
As always, it’s recommended that you check with the admissions department of the schools you are interested in to confirm that you are eligible to enroll before submitting an application.
Colleges with Master’s in Legal Studies Programs in Pennsylvania
| School Name | Degree Name | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Pennsylvania California, PA |
Master of Science in Legal Studies (MS)
|
30 credits | Online |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA |
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)*
|
30 credits | Online |
| The Pennsylvania State University Carlisle, PA |
Master of Legal Studies*
|
24 credits | On campus and online |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
Master in Law* | 8 courses | On campus |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA |
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)*
|
30 credits | On campus |
Note: Programs marked with * have been granted acquiescence by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Last updated March 2021.