Overview

American University’s online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program prepares students to apply legal concepts to their everyday roles. The program can be completed in 12 months. No GRE/LSAT required to apply.

AU’s online Master of Legal Studies prepares students to apply legal concepts to their daily roles. We offer the following tracks: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, or Technology.

Earn a Master of Legal Studies Online From AU

The online Master of Legal Studies program from American University Washington College of Law is designed for non-lawyers who could benefit from fundamental legal training but do not want to become practicing attorneys.

AU’s Master of Legal Studies—No GRE Required

Through a curriculum that covers advanced legal concepts across various industries and an in-person immersion in Washington, D.C., students will be prepared to apply legal skills in their everyday role. The program can be completed in 12 months. No GRE/LSAT required to apply.

American University—Master of Legal Studies Online

Complete in as few as 12 months

No GRE/LSAT scores required to apply

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Four tracks available: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology

Three certificates available: Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology

In-person immersion experience in Washington, D.C.

Those who choose the Health Care Compliance track may be eligible to earn an additional certificate accredited by the Compliance Certificate Board (CCB).

Online MLS — Earn an Industry-Specific Certificate

American University Washington College of Law was founded in 1896 by Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma Gillett at a time when women were largely excluded from the legal profession. With the online Master of Legal Studies program, the College of Law is honoring its founders’ legacies by delivering a high-quality legal education that empowers professionals to use their legal prowess to give back to their community.

The program is designed for non-lawyers who could benefit from fundamental legal training but do not want to become practicing attorneys. Students participate in live online classes where they collaborate with faculty and learn legal procedures and concepts that can enhance their ability to perform their job.

The curriculum focuses on legal topics such as compliance, health care law, cyber law, and business law to help prepare students to apply legal skills across a variety of industries.

Programme Structure

Choose the MLS Track Best for Your Career

General MLS

Business

Health Care Compliance

Technology
Jurisprudence

Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Work Experience

Current Resume

Statement of Purpose Essay

Letter of Recommendation

Transcripts

Interview (by invitation only)

Application Fee & Enrollment Deposit

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

74430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

74430 USD / year

≈ 74430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74430 USD / year

≈ 74430 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Earn a Master of Legal Studies Online From AU

AU’s Master of Legal Studies—No GRE Required

American University—Master of Legal Studies Online

Online MLS — Earn an Industry-Specific Certificate

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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