MASTER OFLEGAL STUDIES

Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Programs

Reviewed by Ryan P. Duffy, Esq. · Updated 2025

An online Master of Legal Studies gives you legal knowledge without law school. Compare accredited programs below, then request info to confirm current rates and start dates.

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Online Master of Legal Studies

American University Washington College of Law

  • No GRE/LSAT
  • Online
  • Industry concentrations

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. The program offers industry-specific concentrations and certificates in Business, Health Care Compliance, and Technology. Students who choose the Health Care Compliance track may be eligible to earn an additional certificate accredited by the Compliance Certificate Board (CCB). No GRE/LSAT required.

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Online Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

Fordham University School of Law

  • No GRE/LSAT
  • Online
  • As few as 12 months

In as few as 12 months, learn to advocate for integrity at your organization with a flexible, online M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance from Fordham Law School. No GRE or LSAT required. Choose a program track—general, human resources, financial services, or health care—to gain industry-specific knowledge.

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  • ✓ Verified total tuition
  • ✓ Regional accreditation
  • ✓ No LSAT / GRE where noted
  • ✓ 100% online delivery
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Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ · Online Master of Legal Studies · No LSAT · No GRE

$13,140 est. total tuition100% online14–24 monthsNo GRE

University of Oklahoma

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Norman, OK · Online MLS · Part-time available

$14,200 est. total tuition100% online16 monthsNo GRE

Texas A&M University

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Fort Worth, TX · Online MLS — Risk & Compliance · Risk & compliance track

$15,650 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE

Drexel University

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Philadelphia, PA · Online MLS — Compliance · Compliance focus

$17,910 est. total tuitionHybrid option21 monthsNo GRE

Seton Hall University

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Newark, NJ · Online MLS — Health & Hospital Law · Healthcare law focus

$24,300 est. total tuition100% online18 monthsNo GRE

George Washington University

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Washington, DC · Online MLS — Government Procurement · Government & policy

$29,250 est. total tuition100% online24 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

Most online programs waive both. Where a test is required we note it on the program card.

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