Overview

About the Master of Studies in Law Degree

The Law degree at The University of New Mexico is designed for mid-career professionals and recent college graduates who want to enhance their career with legal education relevant to their field or interests.

A required introductory course in the first fall semester provides background in the U.S. legal system and the study of law. Otherwise, you will take upper-division law classes related to your interests. There are optional concentrations in Indian Law or in Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and you may take up to 6 hours of graduate-level courses in other departments.

Student Learning Outcomes for the MSL Degree

Understand cases decided by courts, statutes passed by legislatures, and regulations issued by administrative agencies

Learn how the legal system addresses particular situations

Learn legal principles applicable to your job or interests

Gain a better understanding of how the law works and how to use it

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts

Criminal Law

Torts in Contracts

Civil Procedure

Property
Constitutional Law. In Civil Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Law Legal Studies View 197 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form submitted through LSAC.org
Nonrefundable $50 application fee
Personal Statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
- An academic summary report
- LSAT score(s) and writing sample(s)
- All undergraduate, graduate, and law/professional transcripts
- Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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