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    Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

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    Boulder, USMSLIn-person1 year
    $54,180.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    28
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder is a 28-credit, 1-year, in-person MSL program based in Boulder, US. Tuition is $54,180.

    About the program

    One-year, 28-credit program providing legal training for non-lawyers, with a focus on ethics and compliance track preparing students for roles as compliance and ethics officers in corporations and nonprofits, covering areas like privacy/cybersecurity, healthcare, and financial services.

    Focus: coursework
    57 (Shanghai ARWU)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jul 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min minimum score of 7.0 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,048.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder is $54,180 across 28 required credits.
    Is Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder online or in-person?
    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder take to complete?
    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder is structured around 1 year and 28 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Colorado Boulder: 12 months OPT (US)