Overview

The Legal Studies course from the University of Illinois Springfield is a rigorous course of study, designed to develop the candidate’s critical understanding of the legal system and its role in public policy and within society more generally.

It emphasizes analytical and conceptual thinking, legal and scholarly research and writing, substantive areas of the law, ethical and public interest concerns, public policy advocacy skills, and the role of law in society.

Learning outcomes

The objectives and outcomes for the M.A. graduate are to:

Outline the functional structure and operation of the American legal system.
Conduct and critique legal research and empirical research.
Use legal theories to explain real-world phenomena.
Effectively critique and construct legal arguments both orally and in written form.
Use social theories to explain legal phenomena and behavior.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Research and Citation
Graduate Legal Studies
Theories of Justice
Public Advocacy
Seminar in Politics and Law
Seminar in Courts and Policymaking
The American Legal System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Personal Statement (uploaded in the university online application) explaining your personal, academic, and professional goals and how your background, work, and educational experiences contribute to your ability to succeed in the Legal Studies Master's Degree program
350 word minimum/750 word maximum
Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00
Ability to demonstrate effective written communication skills for full admission

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26062 USD / year

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26062 USD / year

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In-State

12978 USD / year

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Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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