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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
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Public Law View 128 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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 Fee
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International
16680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 556 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
16680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 556 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 556 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Topeka
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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