Overview

A wide range of careers today demand an understanding of law and legal principles, from corporate compliance and human relations positions to positions in government and social service agencies.

Golden Gate Universitys Master in Law Studies (MLS) degree prepares graduates for law-related careers that do not require a law license. MLS students learn to analyze and apply legal arguments and theories to everyday situations without the need to become a practicing attorney. MLS students gain a foundation in law and the critical thinking skills needed to work with lawyers and legal matters in legal-adjacent professions. MLS courses are taught by law faculty and students have access to all GGU School of Law academic resources. MLS courses are available in-person or online for students studying full- and part-time.

Learning Outcomes

MLS students will learn to apply legal analysis to critically interpret and explain legal issues. In addition, many students seek legal training to prepare them to be better poised to attend and succeed in law school and become practicing lawyers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Procedure

Property Law

Administrative Law

Torts: the Law of Civil Harms

Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 144 other Masters in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a recognized non-U.S. institution. In some cases, applicants with degrees from non-regionally accredited U.S. institutions may be considered on an exception basis. However, admission and/or transfer of credits from unaccredited institutions is not guaranteed.
International Applicants: For those who have completed their studies outside of the United States, your degree must be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Three-year international baccalaureate degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
Additional Requirements: Some graduate programs may require supplementary materials, such as GMAT or GRE scores, to further demonstrate academic potential.

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

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Out-of-State

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19800 USD / year

≈ 19800 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 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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