Master of Legal Studies
Northeastern University

Program Details

Want to learn about the law but do not wish to practice law? This online law degree can help you achieve your goal. If you work frequently with lawyers and legal issues and want to use the law to achieve your goals, this program may be for you.  

Learn to understand, navigate, and leverage legal issues in highly regulated industries. You will be introduced to a broad understanding of the law and then choose electives to focus on a legal issue in a specific industry. In addition to a general track, there are five areas of concentration you can choose between. These are:

  • Human Resources Law
  • Business Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Health Law
  • Public Law and Policy

All courses are flexible, allowing students to study when and where it is convenient.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northeastern University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)