Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
Legal Studies
Program Overview
Seeking a Master of Legal Studies degree? Learn from nationally ranked faculty through the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, online master’s degree program in Legal Studies (MLS). MLS degree coursework includes contract management, business law, human resources, law and social welfare, and state and local government.
Excel With a Master of Legal Studies Degree
The online MLS degree is designed for working professionals whose professional fields of study intersect with the law and those who would benefit from legal studies but do not wish to pursue a Juris Doctorate. The master’s in legal studies program is designed to give students a breadth of knowledge and skills in law studies that can be applied to increase their expertise in their chosen fields.
What do you learn during a Master of Legal Studies?
Students in the MLS program gain a breadth of knowledge and skills in law studies that can be applied to increase their expertise in their chosen fields. The program’s learning outcomes are as follows:
- Knowledge of substantive and procedural law
- Legal analysis and reasoning skills
- Proficiency in conducting legal research
- Create, execute, and adapt a plan for reaching professional goals
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Featured Courses
MLS students can tailor their studies based on their legal interests and career focus with course selections including:
Introduces non-JD students to the structure of the American legal system and basics of US law.
Introduces non-JD students to the process of legal reasoning and communication.
Will give students an understanding of the organization, financing, and rules that govern healthcare entities and services within the United States.
Introduces non-JD students to general principles applicable to criminal conduct and includes specific analysis of particular crimes and defenses.
