Civil & Private LawNorth America

78 Master's degrees in Civil & Private Law in North America

Fanshawe College4,5(23)

London, Canada

Paralegal

This Paralegal Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College will give you the knowledge to make a career providing legal services within the paralegal’s scope of practice. The front lines of the legal profession require practical knowledge and an ability to work with many different types of people and situations. If you’ve considered a career in law,

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

11 months$17,361/full

Columbia University4,3(89)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Human Rights Studies

The Human Rights Studies programme at Columbia University provides a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course is designed for completion over a standard academic duration, offering students deep insights into international law and civil rights within a prestigious global academic setting.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

University of Colorado at Boulder4,3(23)

Boulder, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Studies in Law

The Studies in Law program of the University of Colorado at Boulder trains students to become compliance and ethics officers at large corporations, as well as at nonprofit entities, such as colleges, universities, and hospitals

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,108/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Law

The Law LL.M. at Yale University is a premier one-year, full-time programme designed for those pursuing careers in legal teaching and scholarship. This public study mode course offers a highly flexible curriculum, allowing students to tailor their research. It requires two terms in residence to complete the degree requirements.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$76,636/yr

Montclair State University4,3(6)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Child Advocacy and Policy

The Child Advocacy and Policy programme at Montclair State University is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for professionals seeking to protect vulnerable populations. This postgraduate course offers flexible study modes to accommodate working students, focusing on legal, social, and clinical aspects of child welfare.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,998/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(32)

Saint Louis, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

American Law for Foreign Lawyers

The American Law for Foreign Lawyers programme at Saint Louis University is a premier one-year master's degree designed for international law graduates. Delivered in a full-time study mode, this LL.M. provides a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. legal system through personalised faculty mentorship and academic support.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$55,260/yr

Widener University4,5(4)

Online

Law (Online)

The Law (Online) programme at Widener University is a flexible postgraduate course designed for legal professionals. This Master of Laws (LLM) degree offers a public study mode, allowing students to specialise in corporate law and regulatory compliance entirely online while maintaining their professional commitments.

LL.M. Part-time Online

2 years$23,400/yr

Queen's University4,2(38)

Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Administration and Juris Doctor

This Public Administration and Juris Doctor MPA/JD course from Queen's University is an excellent choice if you seek to combine advanced skills in policy analysis and management with training in law for successful policy development and implementation.

Master Full-time On-campus

3½ years$28,742/yr

Georgia State University4,3(60)

Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Master of Laws

The Master of Laws LLM program offered at Georgia State University helps graduates of foreign and U.S. law schools advance their legal careers.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,360/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(32)

Saint Louis, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Law and Public Health Dual Degree

The Law and Public Health Dual Degree at Saint Louis University is a master level programme delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary course combines legal expertise with health policy, typically completed over four years. It prepares professionals to navigate the complex regulations affecting global community wellbeing.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Joint Master of Arts and Juris Doctor Degree

The Joint Master of Arts and Juris Doctor Degree at George Washington University is a prestigious four-year, full-time programme. This dual qualification integrates international affairs with legal expertise. Students benefit from a streamlined credit-sharing system between the Elliott School and the Law School.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

Fordham University4,3(23)

Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Corporate Compliance (Online)

The Corporate Compliance (Online) program from Fordham University —the first of its kind in the country—introduces students to a rapidly emerging field that is often global in scope. This unique program prepares candidates to respond effectively to new and complex regulatory demands.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$68,220/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dual J.D. and Social Work

The College of Social Work and The College of Law at University of Tennessee Knoxville offer a combined Dual J.D. and Social Work program of study in graduate level social work and law to students who seek to earn both a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree and Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$32,208/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

History and Juris Doctor

History and Juris Doctor from Wayne State University provides interdisciplinary training in history and law for students interested in legal academia or in law-related career paths, such as public policy or government work.

Master Full-time On-campus

$42,630/full

York University - Osgoode Hall Law School4,0(145)

Online

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The Privacy and Cybersecurity Law programme at York University is a part-time Professional LLM designed for working experts. This public study mode course explores data protection, internet surveillance, and Canadian privacy statutes. Over two years, students gain advanced legal perspectives on emerging digital technologies.

LL.M. Part-time Online

2 years$4,412/yr

Emory University4,3(38)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Juris Master

Designed for professionals interested in gaining a better grounding in law and regulation to advance your career, the 30-credit-hour Juris Master program from Emory University offers the insight and flexibility to help you achieve your goals.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$34,755/yr

Emory University4,3(38)

Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Laws

The Laws program from Emory University is a highly customizable 24-credit-hour program designed for individuals with a first degree in law who are seeking to build upon their legal background for professional and scholarly advancement.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$69,510/yr

Regent University4,3(6)

Online

Law

The Master of Arts in Law from Regent University is offered online with select on-campus course options at our law school in Virginia, and is designed to expand the skills of professionals whose work may benefit from legal knowledge without requiring a Juris Doctor.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year$21,450/yr

University of Manitoba4,2(101)

Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Law

Law from University of Manitoba offers an intellectually stimulating environment to domestic and international students seeking graduate education in law. We are committed to fostering theoretical, doctrinal and inter-disciplinary scholarship of national and international significance.

LL.M. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,716/yr

Montclair State University4,3(6)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Law and Governance

The Law and Governance programme at Montclair State University is a 36-credit Master of Arts degree delivered in-person. This postgraduate course focuses on the intersection of legal policy and leadership, offering flexible concentrations for students seeking to influence government, business, and non-profit sectors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,362/yr