Overview

About the Master of Studies in Law Degree

The Law degree at The University of New Mexico is designed for mid-career professionals and recent college graduates who want to enhance their career with legal education relevant to their field or interests.

A required introductory course in the first fall semester provides background in the U.S. legal system and the study of law. Otherwise, you will take upper-division law classes related to your interests. There are optional concentrations in Indian Law or in Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and you may take up to 6 hours of graduate-level courses in other departments.

Student Learning Outcomes for the MSL Degree

Understand cases decided by courts, statutes passed by legislatures, and regulations issued by administrative agencies

Learn how the legal system addresses particular situations

Learn legal principles applicable to your job or interests

Gain a better understanding of how the law works and how to use it

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts

Criminal Law

Torts in Contracts

Civil Procedure

Property
Constitutional Law. In Civil Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed application form submitted through LSAC.org
Nonrefundable $50 application fee
Personal Statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
- An academic summary report
- LSAT score(s) and writing sample(s)
- All undergraduate, graduate, and law/professional transcripts
- Letters of recommendation

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

29146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

About the Master of Studies in Law Degree

Student Learning Outcomes for the MSL Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albuquerque

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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