Overview

Specialized Legal Training

In the Master of Legal Studies program from DePaul University, you gain both general and concentrated legal training related to your area of interest. You learn the process of legal analysis by examining cases, laws and regulations. You develop the ability to conduct effective and relevant legal research as well as to communicate clearly and analytically. You also learn how to think critically about legal issues and correctly apply current legal authority.

Stand Out as a Professional

As an MLS graduate, you will stand out as a professional who can effectively and comfortably communicate with legal counsel, and who can assess the needs of the organization as the laws and regulations evolve in your profession.

Programme Structure

Concentrations offered include:

Business Law & Taxation
Criminal Law
Health Care Compliance
Health Law
International & Comparative Law
Public Interest Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application (required)

$40 Nonrefundable application fee (required)

A personal statement not exceeding two pages (required)

Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts for all degrees received (required)

A current resume (required - should not exceed two pages)

Letters of recommendation, while optional, are highly recommended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6480 USD / year

≈ 6480 USD / year
Out-of-State

6480 USD / year

≈ 6480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6480 USD / year

≈ 6480 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Specialized Legal Training

Stand Out as a Professional

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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