Overview

It is ideal for non-lawyers in any field – from the private, nonprofit or government sectors – who need to understand and navigate law, regulation, disputes or attorneys. The program is highly selective, built on engagement and connection.

The Legal Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is designed for professionals in broad sectors of the economy that have a high need for sophisticated training in the law, but who don't need (or want) to become lawyers. This program unlocks that training from one of the top law schools and provides access to the top legal education in the world. With a priority on flexibility and convenience, this program is suitably designed for the working professional.

Program Highlights

Earn a legal degree from the nation’s most applied to university that is ranked both as the #1 public university & Southern California's #1 ranked law school

Complete in 9-months full-time or 2-4 years part-time for the working professional

Acquire the legal knowledge and skills to enhance and accelerate your career

Network with like-minded individuals within and across industries in Southern California and beyond with the vast UCLA network

Learn from world-renowned faculty who are leading experts in their fields of law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Law

Private Law: Property and Contract

Public Law: Constitutional and Statutory Analysis

Legal Communication and Analysis

Business Law for Non Lawyers

The American Dispute Resolution System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

28 alternative credits

Quarter Units

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 217 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

M.L.S. applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0 of 4.0) or better, or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum-GPA requirement and have substantial work experience may have the requirement waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Students who have earned a J.D. or LL.B. are ineligible for the M.L.S. program. These students should consider applying to UCLA Law’s LL.M. program.

The UCLA Graduate Division application

A Statement of Purpose (up to 500 words, approximately one page)

Personal Statement (up to 500 words, approximately one page)

2-3 Letters of Recommendation

Resume / C.V.

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Tuition Fee

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International

67144 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2398 USD per credit during 9 months.
National

67144 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2398 USD per credit during 9 months.
In-State

67144 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2398 USD per credit during 9 months.

$2,398 per unit for 26 units

Living costs for Beverly Hills

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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