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    Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

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    Champaign, USMSLIn-person1 year
    $49,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, 1-year, in-person MSL program based in Champaign, US. Tuition is $49,500.

    About the program

    The program requires 32 credit hours including two foundational law courses, legal writing and research, upper-level electives, and a faculty-supervised research paper. It covers American substantive and procedural law, legal reasoning, analysis, and practical legal skills.

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    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum TOEFL score is 80 internet-based or Home Edition (institution code 1836)
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum IELTS score is 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $49,500 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 1 year and 32 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT (US)