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    Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.)

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    New Haven, USMSLIn-person1 year
    $79,318.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    37
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University is a 37-credit, 1-year, in-person MSL program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $79,318.

    About the program

    One-year terminal program providing non-lawyers with familiarity in legal thought and its relation to their disciplines through a rigorous curriculum. Targets scholars with doctorates for research or teaching, and mid-career journalists for immersion in legal thinking.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 10, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Jan 10, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 5.5 on the Internet-based test
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,115.00
    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 (M.S.L.) at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University is $79,318 across 37 required credits.
    Is Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University is structured around 1 year and 37 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) at Yale University: 12 months OPT (US)