Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Legal Studies in Criminal Law in Flagstaff United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
|
Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
ASU Law's criminal law program is guided by nationally renowned scholars committed to equipping students to champion criminal justice. Through comprehensive coursework spanning core principles and specialized topics, students develop profound insights into the justice system. Hands-on learning through clinics and externships enables students to apply classroom knowledge in practical scenarios.
Graduates who engage with these extensive criminal law offerings emerge ready to uphold justice principles as prosecutors or defense attorneys. ASU Law's program extends past litigation training, also preparing students for diverse roles within federal and state government sectors.
This concentration delivers thorough knowledge of criminal justice mechanisms. Complex policy discussions have emerged around balancing victim protections, community safety, defendants' rights, and humanitarian considerations - sparking debates on critical issues like mandatory sentencing, mass incarceration, policing tactics, forensic science, eyewitness procedures, interrogation methods, plea negotiations, public defense systems, sentencing equity, bail reforms, and erroneous convictions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or attained a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
All applicants must submit:
completed MLS application form and application fee
official transcripts from all institutions attended
proof of English proficiency
resume that does not exceed three typed pages
Applicants who have received their bachelor's or master's degree in the U.S. can apply through the MLS FastApp application process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MLS program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation.
If a decision cannot be made from the FastApp, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Admissions team may request additional information from the applicant, including any or all of the following:
writing sample
explanations to affirmative answers to application questions pertaining to conduct
two letters of recommendation
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency. Applicants should see the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law website for acceptable TOEFL scores and additional information for foreign-educated applicants.
TOEFL 90 (IELTS 7.0, Pearson PTE 64) 3.0 GPA or equivalent
All applicants must submit:
completed MLS application form and application fee
official transcripts from all institutions attended
proof of English proficiency
resume that does not exceed three typed pages
Applicants who have received their bachelor's or master's degree in the U.S. can apply through the MLS FastApp application process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MLS program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation.
If a decision cannot be made from the FastApp, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Admissions team may request additional information from the applicant, including any or all of the following:
writing sample
explanations to affirmative answers to application questions pertaining to conduct
two letters of recommendation
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency. Applicants should see the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law website for acceptable TOEFL scores and additional information for foreign-educated applicants.
TOEFL 90 (IELTS 7.0, Pearson PTE 64) 3.0 GPA or equivalent
Tuition
USD
37,044