Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master in the Study of Laws in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master in the Study of Law (M.S.L.) program offers a non-thesis curriculum designed for professionals seeking foundational legal knowledge or specialized expertise in fields intersecting with their careers. Applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they hold an accredited bachelor's degree before enrollment. Standardized test scores (LSAT, GRE, GMAT, or MCAT) are required for admission. While graduates gain practical understanding of legal frameworks in their chosen field, this program does not qualify them for bar examinations or legal practice.
To earn the M.S.L. degree, students must complete 30 credit hours, with full-time students finishing in one year and part-time students having up to three years. All students begin their studies in the Fall Semester, starting with a mandatory 3-hour introduction to the American legal system. The remaining curriculum consists of elective courses tailored to each student's professional goals, selected from the law school's comprehensive offerings. Students may complete coursework at either the Athens main campus, the Atlanta facility, or a mix of both locations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Application form
- Official transcripts with proof of bachelor's degree
- Personal statement
- Current r'sum or CV
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Standardized test score
Our application form is available online. Please complete all required fields and follow the directions carefully. After completing our online application form, you will be prompted to upload your personal statement and a current resume or CV. Your personal statement should be approximately 500 words and indicate why you wish to attend the M.S.L. program at the University of Georgia School of Law. Please submit these documents in either .PDF or .DOC format.
Official transcripts with proof of degree, Letters of Recommendation, and Standardized Test Score
These documents can be sent either via e-mail to [email protected] or via post to:
The University of Georgia School of Law
ATTN: M.S.L. Admissions
Shannon S. Hinson
225 Herty Drive
Athens, Georgia 30602
Please submit official transcripts with proof of degree(s) for all colleges and universities that you have attended. Official records do not have to be sent directly from the university or college, but must be authenticated with a signature and/or seal.
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required, and we will accept up to three (3) letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders send their letters directly to the University of Georgia Law M.S.L. program either by mail or email. The letters must come from the recommender directly in order to be considered authentic.
Acceptable standardized test scores include LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, or GRE. Applicants may send their score(s), or may direct the testing agency to send the scores directly to the M.S.L. program at the University of Georgia School of Law*.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
- Official transcripts with proof of bachelor's degree
- Personal statement
- Current r'sum or CV
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Standardized test score
Our application form is available online. Please complete all required fields and follow the directions carefully. After completing our online application form, you will be prompted to upload your personal statement and a current resume or CV. Your personal statement should be approximately 500 words and indicate why you wish to attend the M.S.L. program at the University of Georgia School of Law. Please submit these documents in either .PDF or .DOC format.
Official transcripts with proof of degree, Letters of Recommendation, and Standardized Test Score
These documents can be sent either via e-mail to [email protected] or via post to:
The University of Georgia School of Law
ATTN: M.S.L. Admissions
Shannon S. Hinson
225 Herty Drive
Athens, Georgia 30602
Please submit official transcripts with proof of degree(s) for all colleges and universities that you have attended. Official records do not have to be sent directly from the university or college, but must be authenticated with a signature and/or seal.
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required, and we will accept up to three (3) letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders send their letters directly to the University of Georgia Law M.S.L. program either by mail or email. The letters must come from the recommender directly in order to be considered authentic.
Acceptable standardized test scores include LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, or GRE. Applicants may send their score(s), or may direct the testing agency to send the scores directly to the M.S.L. program at the University of Georgia School of Law*.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630