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Law for Non-lawyers
The Master of Legal Studies at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law is an advanced degree for non-lawyers, designed to turn your knowledge into real professional advantage. The law is one of the most powerful forces shaping how we live, learn, and work. No matter your field or your passion, earning a Master of Legal Studies from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law amplifies your ability to influence meaningful change. NSU Law’s portfolio of specialized programs expands your professional reach by giving you the legal insight and practical skills that elevate your impact.
Our fully online curriculum is highly specialized for this degree; it is uniquely tailored to the needs of working professionals. Your courses are taught by full-time law faculty in addition to highly accomplished attorneys from the private sector. You can complete your MLS. in Law in one year, from your home or office. And with the GRE and LSAT now optional, you can move forward without standardized tests standing in your way. Step forward and lead with your legal education from NSU Law.
Apply the Law. Advance Your Career.
NSU Law’s online MLS programs give non‑lawyer professionals the ability to use law as a practical tool for change—in workplaces, communities, and entire industries. These programs translate complex legal concepts into skills you can apply immediately, helping you understand how laws are created, how they function, and how they shape the systems you work in every day.
MLS in Education Law
Advocate for Improved EducationMSL in Education Law
Advocate for Improved Education
MLS in Employment Law
Navigate Legal Issues in BusinessMLS in Employment Law
Navigate Legal Issues in Business
MLS in Health Law
Understand the Intersection of Law and HealthcareMLS in Health Law
Understand the Intersection of Law and Healthcare
MLS in Law and Policy
Navigate Legal Issues in Your OrganizationMLS in Law and Policy
Navigate Legal Issues in Your Organization
Quick Facts
Program start dates are available in January (Winter term), April (Spring term), June (Summer term), and September (Fall term).
Graduate Spotlight
The program completely transformed how I teach and lead! My confidence and legal literacy have increased, and I am better prepared to support my students and their families by administering equitable practices. Completing this program has been one of the most valuable professional investments I've made.
CARMEN SESSION, ED.D., M.S. '20
Customize Your Degree with Specialized Concentrations
Enhance your degree to fit your goals by selecting from a range of program-specific concentrations, including:
- Employee Relations Law
- Human Resource Managerial Law
- Cybersecurity Law
- Clinical Research & Regulatory Compliance
- Health Care Administration Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity Law
