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Master of Legal Studies
- Seattle, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Degree on law, Courts and legal research that does not train paralegals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Legal Studies can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Business analyst
- Compliance officer
- Contract negotiator
- Court administrator
- Employee relations manager
- Healthcare compliance officer
- Law firm administrator
- Law school
- Politics
- Non-profit advocacy
- Conflict management
Curriculum
- 120 credits: 60 general education
- 36 legal studies major
- 24 open electives. Study covers federal and state government and courts
- Legal research
- Critical analysis of law and ethics. Internship not mandatory
- Faculty help find one.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- evaluated by the university for non-US credentials; GRE (code 4695) or GMAT (code 5613) only for three-year degrees or non-graded transcripts; programme-specific documents such as essays
- resume and recommendations; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
- PTE Academic or Duolingo) unless an exemption applies.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (credential evaluation by the university); GRE (code 4695) or GMAT (code 5613) required only for three-year degrees or non-graded transcripts; programme-specific documents
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 86
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV / Resume
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,815 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | First Hill |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law |
| Department | School of Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
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Program starts
June 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $25,815 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,380 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 86, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120, IELTS Academic 6.5.