Master of Arts in Legal Studies

The Master of Arts in Legal Studies offers you a better understanding of the law. This degree program will aid you in understanding the complex societal challenges associated with the public’s ability to access justice. This program is not intended for practicing law, but rather to build upon your existing knowledge of the law by further expanding your comprehension of legal doctrines, legal concepts, and workplace legal issues. By equipping you for ethical service and leadership, this master’s degree helps prepare you to deepen your knowledge of the law and ethical issues.

Note: Although some states do not require a Juris Doctor degree for Bar entry, this program does not prepare you for the practice of law or admission to the Bar of any state based solely on your completion of this program.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Integrate legal research and writing skills into a variety of communications.
• Facilitate the creation of new solutions to complex societal legal problems through critical thinking and analysis.
• Design innovative legal solutions with technology.