Which Degree is Right for You?
J.D.
The Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) is typically the degree people think of when they are talking about a law degree. This degree is required for licensure in most jurisdictions in the United States, and it is the core work of every school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- 3 years full-time
- Part-time evening option
- Begin in fall
LL.M.
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a degree available to lawyers. Those who already have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school can specialize in a particular area of the law through the LL.M. Foreign trained lawyers often seek an LL.M. as a credential that will allow them to practice law in the United States.
- 2 semesters full-time
- 24 credit hours
- Begin in fall or spring
M.Jur.
The Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.) is a degree for non-lawyers who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of legal concepts to enhance their professional lives where they intersect with the law. It is not a prerequisite to the J.D. or a means to gain admission to a J.D. program.
- 2 semesters full-time
- 30 credit hours
- Begin in fall or spring
All Law Degree Programs
Certificates
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.)
- Master of Jurisprudence
- Business and Entrepreneurship Law Concentration - available online
- Commercial Law Concentration - available online
- Compliance, Business Law and Risk Concentration - available online
- Criminal Justice Concentration
- Education Law Concentration - available online
- Environmental Law Concentration
- Healthcare Compliance Law Concentration - available online
- International and Comparative Law Concentration
- Military and National Security Law Concentration
- Natural Resource Law Concentration - available online
- Tax Law Concentration