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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a collection of frequently asked questions by prospective students. If your question is not answered below or you would like to discuss other aspects of earning an M.L.S. degree, please email asumls@asu.edu.

Is a written thesis required?

How are M.L.S. students graded?

Am I a good candidate for the M.L.S. program?

When is the application for admission due?

Will the M.L.S. degree allow me to practice law as a licensed attorney?

What types of electives are available?

Does the M.L.S. have a evening program?

May I earn my Master of Legal Studies on a part-time schedule?

If I already have a J.D., can I still apply for an M.L.S. ?

Are Master of Legal Studies students required to take certain classes?

Who will benefit from the Master of Legal Studies degree?

Will the M.L.S. degree help me get into law school?

If the M.L.S. courses are regular law school courses, will they count toward the J.D. degree if I decide I would like to become a lawyer?

Do M.L.S. students take regular law school classes?

How long does it take to obtain the M.L.S. degree?

How does an M.L.S. student build his or her course of study?

What is a Master of Legal Studies degree, or MLS?

What is the cost of the M.L.S. program?

What are the admission requirements for the M.L.S. program?