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    Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

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    St. Louis, USMLSOnline18 months
    $57,000.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    24
    Credits

    Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis is a 24-credit, 18-month, online MLS program based in St. Louis, US. Tuition is $57,000.

    About the program

    Provides non-lawyers with understanding of the U.S. legal system through required courses in Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal Writing, plus electives in concentrations such as Business Law, Conflict Resolution, Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, and Employment Law. 24-credit program completable in as little as 18 months.

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    US News Best Law Schools #14 (school)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,691.00
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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 Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis is $57,000 across 24 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis online or in-person?
    Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis take to complete?
    Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis is structured around 18 months and 24 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Washington University in St Louis: 12 months OPT (US)