Washington University in St Louis
Master of Legal Studies
The Master of Legal Studies in Law and Legal Studies is offered by Washington University in St Louis.
Description
The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is an online degree for professionals who can benefit from legal training but do not wish to practice as an attorney. Designed for non-lawyers, the MLS improves students’ understanding of U.S. law and explores the relation between law and various disciplines.
MLS students are typically inquisitive and ambitious people, who see value in participating in conversations about the law and are looking to learn as much as they can about legal procedure in the United States — not only to further their career, but also to gain valuable knowledge that can be used across a range of settings.
A comprehensive understanding of the legal system creates opportunities for growth in a variety of careers. Every profession works with legal procedure in some capacity — from risk management to government regulation — so it is important for professionals who work closely with the law to fully understand the U.S. legal system in order to become a leading legal expert in their chosen career field.
RequirementsThe program is 24 units and can be completed in as little as one year.1. TERM 1Introduction to U.S. Law & Methods I: U.S. Legal System 3 UNITS
2. TERM 2Fundamentals of U.S. Law I: Contracts 3 UNITS
3. TERM 3Fundamentals of U.S. Law II: Civil Procedure 3 UNITS
4. TERM 4Business Associations 3 UNITS
5. TERM 5Professional Responsibility 3 UNITS
6. TERM 6Negotiation 3 UNITSInternational Business Transactions 2 UNITS
7. TERM 7Property 3 UNITSIntroduction to U.S. Law & Methods II: Legal Writing 1 UNIT
8. TERM 8Intellectual Property 3 UNITS