Overview

Legal Studies from University of Denver curriculum is innovative and global in its perspective, taught by faculty members that are some of the finest in the nation.

Careers

Denver Law’s master of legal studies (MLS) program is designed for graduate students and professionals whose interests and areas of employment would be enriched by the study of law, the legal system and legal reasoning but who do not want to practice law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Natural Resources

Human Resources

Patents and Intellectual Property

Social Justice
Non-profit Management

International Law and Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 229 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Resume/CV

Personal statement

If English is not your native language, you will have to submit test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) assessment.

Passport

Financial Verification Form

SEVIS Supplement Form

Be sure to submit at least one transcript from all your post-secondary institutions. All our applicants must also submit proof of their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, if applicable, with a degree certificate or diploma.

The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

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

63390 USD / year

≈ 63390 USD / year
Out-of-State

63390 USD / year

≈ 63390 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63390 USD / year

≈ 63390 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

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

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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