The online Master of Science in Law is designed for working professionals who need legal fluency but aren’t trying to become attorneys. Build applied legal knowledge in AI governance, cybersecurity, business law, corporate governance, and employment compliance, 100% online, in just 18 months.
Application Requirements
No graduate school exam (LSAT, GRE, etc.) is required for admission. Instead, the application process is focused on your professional background, your goals, and how this program fits into your career goals. Application requirements include:
- Completed bachelor’s degree, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution. The bachelor’s degree need not be in law.
- $90 application fee (waived automatically if the application is submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, December 15)
- Completed application
- A current résumé/curriculum vitae
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
- Required statements and essays
- All students admitted to the online MSL will need to meet minimum Graduate College requirements.
- An official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score report (if applicable)*
The minimum TOEFL score is 80 internet-based or Home Edition (institution code 1836). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The minimum Duolingo score is 115.
*English Proficiency Requirements: All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, unless exempt.
Spring 2027 Start
Application Deadline: January 10
Classes Start: January 19
Legal Knowledge, Without the JD
The online Master of Science in Law is designed for professionals who want to understand and apply the law in their work. It is not a JD and does not lead to bar eligibility.