Overview
Ideal candidates include, but are not limited to, graduate students in other disciplines (such as political science, economics, international relations, engineering, philosophy, business or medicine) or professionals from different fields (such as journalism, business, science or technology), who will benefit from studying law, but who do not wish to become attorneys.
Candidates of the Legal Studies program at University of San Diego work closely with the Director to design an individual, flexible program that is to their greatest interest and benefit and may select available courses from a variety of subject areas within the law school curriculum and are taught by our distinguished full-time and adjunct faculty.
Program Timeline
- Students may begin the program in the Fall, Spring or Summer term (Summer option is only for part-time applicants)
- Candidates may complete the degree requirements in as little as 1 year, or up to 4 years (pending visa restrictions)
- Full-time (9 or more credits) and part-time (8 or fewer credits) options are available (pending visa restrictions)
- Day and evening courses are available
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Administrative Law
- Advanced Business Planning
- Advanced Legal Research
- Advanced Legal Writing
- Advanced Pass-Thru Taxation
- Advanced Trial Advocacy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 141 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) from All Undergraduate and Graduate Institutions
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Please submit a professional or academic writing sample (written solely by the applicant) that indicates the applicant's writing ability
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS English Language Exam Score
Tuition Fee
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International
50960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1960 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
50960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1960 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Diego
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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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.