Online Master of Legal Studies Programs in Pennsylvania
In our research, we discovered two schools in Pennsylvania offer online Master of Legal Studies programs or similar degrees: California University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Of the two, California University of Pennsylvania (CalU) may offer discounts to students residing in Pennsylvania. Both admit students from all 50 states.
California University of Pennsylvania (CalU)’s program requires 36 credit hours to complete. Three different concentrations are offered: Criminal Justice, Homeland Security and Law & Public Policy. Full-time and Part-time options are available.
Sponsored Online MLS and Law Programs
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
- Complete in as few as 15 months
- No GRE/LSAT scores required to apply
- Four tracks available: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology
American University Washington College of Law
Sponsored Online MLS Program
Online Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance
- Complete in as few as 20 months
- GRE, GMAT, and LSAT scores not required to apply
- Professionals who have earned a J.D., LL.B., or other law degree not eligible
Fordham Law School
Sponsored Online Law Program
Master of Legal Studies program
- No GRE or LSAT scores required to apply.
- Complete in as few as 16 months.
- Dispute resolution and human resources concentrations available
Pepperdine Law
Sponsored Online MLS Program
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
- Complete in as little as one year
- No GRE or LSAT scores required to apply
- Five specialized certificate offerings
Washington University School of Law
Sponsored Online MLS Program
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 Criminal Law, Cybersecurity & Information Privacy Compliance, Entrepreneurship and Law, Financial Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Compliance, Higher Education Compliance, Human Resources Compliance, NCAA Compliance and Sports Law.
In addition to these two schools, there are numerous other out-of-state schools offering online Master of Legal Studies programs (requiring two or less on-campus visits total) to students in Pennsylvania. Tuition can vary by university, so it is recommended to check with a school’s admissions office for current tuition rates. Many online MLS programs offer the same rates for students in and out-of-state. There are also sometimes discounts for students enrolling in online-only programs.
As always, it’s recommended 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.
List of Colleges in Pennsylvania with Online MLS Programs
| School Name | Degree Name | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Pennsylvania | Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
| Drexel University Thomas L. Kline School of Law | Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
List of Online Master of Legal Studies Programs that Accept Students from Pennsylvania
| School Name | Degree Name | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University-Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
| California Southern University | Master of Science in Law | Yes | Yes |
| Loyola University Chicago-School of Law Beazly Institute for Health Law and Policy | Master's of Jurisprudence | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan State University-College of Social Science School of Criminal Justice | Master of Science Degree in Judicial Administration | Yes | No |
| Pepperdine Law Sponsored Program |
Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
| Purdue University Global | Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | Master of Science in Jurisprudence | Yes | Yes |
| University of Dayton School of Law | Master of Studies in Law | Yes | Yes |
| University of Illinois-Springfield | Legal Studies Master’s | Yes | Yes |
| USC Gould School of Law | Master of Studies in Law | Yes | Yes |
| Wake Forest University School of Law | Master of Studies in Law | Yes | Yes |
| Washington University School of Law Sponsored Program |
Master of Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |
| West Virginia University School of Law | Master of Science in Legal Studies | Yes | Yes |