Wake Forest University
SponsoredABA-approvedWinston-Salem, NC · Paralegal Certificate (Online) · ABA-approved certificate
$11,400 est. total tuition100% online9 monthsNo GRE
Compare Accredited Online Legal Studies Programs
Reviewed by Ryan P. Duffy, Esq. · Updated 2025
Compare accredited online legal studies programs side by side. Whether you're pursuing a Master of Legal Studies, a paralegal certificate, or a degree, the right choice depends on your goals, budget, and timeline.
Filter by GRE policy, budget, delivery, and ABA approval, then request info to confirm current tuition and start dates. Tuition figures are verified estimates — confirm before you apply.
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Arizona State University
SponsoredABA-approvedTempe, AZ · Online Master of Legal Studies · No LSAT · No GRE
$13,140 est. total tuition100% online14–24 monthsNo GRE
University of Oklahoma
SponsoredNorman, OK · Online MLS · Part-time available
$14,200 est. total tuition100% online16 monthsNo GRE
Texas A&M University
SponsoredABA-approvedFort Worth, TX · Online MLS — Risk & Compliance · Risk & compliance track
$15,650 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE
Drexel University
SponsoredABA-approvedPhiladelphia, PA · Online MLS — Compliance · Compliance focus
$17,910 est. total tuitionHybrid option21 monthsNo GRE
Boston University
Boston, MA · Paralegal Studies Certificate · 14-week intensive
$8,995 est. total tuition100% online4 monthsNo GRE
UCLA Extension
ABA-approvedLos Angeles, CA · Paralegal Certificate · ABA-approved
$12,600 est. total tuitionHybrid option12 monthsNo GRE
Purdue Global
Online · Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies · Credit for experience
$22,400 est. total tuition100% online20 monthsNo GRE
Seton Hall University
ABA-approvedNewark, NJ · Online MLS — Health & Hospital Law · Healthcare law focus
$24,300 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE
George Washington University
ABA-approvedWashington, DC · Online MLS — Government Procurement · Government & policy
$29,250 est. total tuition100% online24 monthsNo GRE
Southern New Hampshire University
Online · BS in Paralegal Studies · Low online tuition
$38,400 est. total tuition100% online48 monthsNo GRE
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Careers with an MLS
An MLS opens doors in corporate compliance, government, HR, and consulting — roles that reward legal fluency without requiring a license to practice. Graduates often move into contract management, regulatory affairs, and policy positions.
Frequently asked questions
A Master of Legal Studies is a graduate credential for non-lawyers who need legal fluency. A paralegal certificate is the fastest route into paralegal work. Associate and bachelor's degrees suit those starting from scratch.