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American University
Master of Legal Studies
American University’s online Master of Legal Studies program prepares students to apply legal concepts to their everyday role. The program can be completed in 12 months. No GRE/LSAT required to apply.
- Complete in as few as 12 months
- No GRE/LSAT scores required to apply
- Four tracks available: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology
- Three certificates available: Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology
- In- person immersion experience in Washington, D.C.
- Those who choose the Health Care Compliance track may be eligible to earn an additional certificate accredited by the Compliance Certificate Board (CCB).
Program Highlights
- Top Ranked Speciality Programs in U.S. News & World Report include: #8 Intellectual Property Law, #6 International Law, #11 Health Law1
- Ranked #9 for Greatest Resources for Women by Princeton Review in 2019 2
- Five specializations available: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, and Cybersecurity
- If you select the Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, or Cybersecurity specialization, you will earn a certificate in addition to your MLS degree.
- Those who choose the Health Care Compliance track may be eligible to earn an additional certificate accredited by the Compliance Certificate Board (CCB).
1 U.S. News – Top Law Schools – American University
2 Princeton Review – Law School Rankings – Greatest Resources for Women