St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in St. Louis, MO United States | Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
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St. Louis, MO United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
72,792
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MLS program offers a flexible curriculum where you can specialize in a particular area or take a broad range of law courses to develop general legal understanding.
Counselors from the Office of Graduate and International Programs work with each student to identify the best combination of courses to fit individual career or enrichment goals. As most law courses are open to MLS students, you’ll work with exceptional faculty and interact with classmates from across the world.
Why WashU Law?
WashU Law’s MLS program provides access to the same exceptional faculty and rigorous coursework as our JD program. You’ll join a collaborative community that values different perspectives while building practical legal skills applicable to your specific career path.
Our flexible curriculum allows you to specialize in areas directly relevant to your profession or develop broad legal literacy to enhance your leadership capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
72,792
Costs
Total Tuition Fees: $72,792
Required Fees:
University Health & Wellness Fee: $672 (mandatory)
Student Bar Association Fee: $120 (all students)*
Orientation Fee: $100
Full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours per semester), tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
*International students incur an additional $5 health insurance fee per semester
Exclusive scholarships: Receive a $17,000 scholarship when applying through StudyAnywhere.
Interested candidates must submit:
- An application
- A current resume
- Official academic transcripts (in English) from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, with class rank
Admissions criteria include strong prior educational and professional credentials, a clear sense of why you’re pursuing an MLS, and how advanced legal studies would contribute to you professionally and personally. You do not need to submit an LSAT score.
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