University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Legal Studies in Carlisle United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
|
Carlisle United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
56,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) is a 30-credit graduate program tailored for professionals outside the legal field who seek to strengthen their expertise through comprehensive legal education. This curriculum offers participants an understanding of the U.S. legal framework while enabling specialization in areas aligned with their career objectives. Individuals in sectors like finance, education, healthcare, social services, property management, compliance, public safety, or public administration will find significant benefit in acquiring fundamental or targeted legal knowledge pertinent to their work.
Dickinson Law's M.L.S. program caters to working professionals requiring adaptable schedules. Students can select from various focus areas, including specialized tracks in Government Law and Policy or Organizing for Social Justice. The program offers flexible start dates in either semester and accommodates both full-time and part-time enrollment options for degree completion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Eligible students must hold at least a B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree from a duly accredited or recognized institution of higher education in the U.S. or abroad but cannot hold a terminal degree in law from a U.S. law school (e.g., J.D., LL.M., or S.J.D./J.S.D.).
Applicants to Dickinson Law's M.L.S. Program are required to submit official transcripts from all relevant academic institutions previously attended. Transcripts must include both the original and a certified English translation. Applicants who apply through LSAC must comply with all LSAC requirements and policies regarding transcripts, and submit their official transcripts and translations with the LSAC form(s) through the LSAC LL.M. Credential Assembly Service (which is used for both LL.M. and M.L.S. applicants).
Applicants to Dickinson Law generally present TOEFL scores exceeding 88 points (internet-based).
Applicants to Dickinson Law generally present IELTS overall scores exceeding 6.5 points.
Applicants to Dickinson Law's M.L.S. Program are required to submit official transcripts from all relevant academic institutions previously attended. Transcripts must include both the original and a certified English translation. Applicants who apply through LSAC must comply with all LSAC requirements and policies regarding transcripts, and submit their official transcripts and translations with the LSAC form(s) through the LSAC LL.M. Credential Assembly Service (which is used for both LL.M. and M.L.S. applicants).
Applicants to Dickinson Law generally present TOEFL scores exceeding 88 points (internet-based).
Applicants to Dickinson Law generally present IELTS overall scores exceeding 6.5 points.
Tuition
USD
56,592