Overview

Prospective students come from a wide range of parallel professions including

accounting
business
children and family services
criminal justice
environmental studies
government
healthcare

human resources
journalism
library services
oil and gas
real estate development
tribal officials

The program provides a legal background that will complement the professional interests of the participants, strengthen their ability to interact effectively with the legal community, and provide professional certification of these accomplishments.

Students in Washburn University's Master of Studies in Law program must:

Complete an Introduction to Law course and a foundational course (i.e., Civil Procedure I, Constitutional Law I, Contracts I, Criminal Law, Property, Torts) at the beginning of their M.S.L. studies.
Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved work within the individualized professional pathway determined on the basis of the student’s professional background and career goals.
Complete all such credit hours within four calendar years beginning with the first semester after enrollment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adoption

Advanced Legal Research

Child Advocacy Training

Children in the Law

Collaborative Law

Divorce Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

More details

We do not actually have a "deadline," but priority will be given to those who apply by March 15.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

International Law Civil & Private Law Public Law View 138 other Masters in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Washburn Law M.S.L. application form (180 KB PDF) (right-click the M.S.L. application form link and save the PDF file to your computer; complete the form and save your changes; submit the form by one of the methods indicated below)
Personal statement (300-1,000 words) explaining how Washburn Law's M.S.L. program would relate to your chosen career path, work experience, or personal or professional goals.
Resumé (see M.S.L. application form for list of items to include).
Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals, unrelated to you, who can evaluate your academic potential, sent directly to: Washburn University School of Law, Attn: Law Admissions M.S.L., 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621.
Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42780 USD / year

≈ 42780 USD / year
Out-of-State

42780 USD / year

≈ 42780 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20040 USD / year

≈ 20040 USD / year

Additional Details

A mandatory student fee of USD 72 per term applies.

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Prospective students come from a wide range of parallel professions including

Students in Washburn University's Master of Studies in Law program must:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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