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Master of Legal Studies

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, 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: yes
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's degree from an accredited institution with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
Some programmes require prerequisites
Statement or recommendation letters
English proficiency required.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution (international degrees evaluated), Official transcripts, Some programmes require prerequisites, Statement, Resume or recommendation letters

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 70
Cambridge B2 First

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,367 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Springfield Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Legal Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.