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Shepard Broad
College of Law

Be the Legal Advantage Your Organization Relies On

In today’s high-stakes business environment, organizations today face a constant stream of legal and regulatory challenges, and professionals who understand how to navigate them are indispensable. The online Master of Legal Studies in Law & Policy from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to address these issues with clarity and confidence. This career-focused degree equips you with the practical knowledge and real-world skills to interpret complex laws, manage risk, and contribute confidently to high-stakes decisions. You’ll learn to navigate legal concepts, administrative regulations, and policy application making you a trusted resource within your organization.

Use your legal knowledge to drive smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. Elevate your expertise. Expand your impact.

Program Learning Outcomes & Key Benefits

  • Understand the structure and operation of the U.S. legal system, including statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Collaborate effectively with your organization’s legal and compliance teams to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
  • Identify, research, and analyze the laws and policies that affect your workplace.
  • Locate and apply relevant legal authorities to address challenges in real time.

Build specialized expertise in the legal issues most relevant to your profession, strengthening your credibility and advancing your career.

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Quick Facts

Curriculum

NSU’s MLS program requires completion of 30 credits with minimum GPA of 3.0 and can be completed in one year. There are multiple concentrations to choose from.

Delivery Options

Classes are offered 100% online synchronously and asynchronously.

Tuition
Visit the  Tuition and Fees page  for more information.
Start Dates

Program start dates are available in January (Winter term), April (Spring term), June (Summer term), and September (Fall term).

Master of Legal Studies in Law & Policy Curriculum

Core

Credits

(MLAW 1020
Legal Research Methods and Reasoning
/Credits: 3)
(MLAW 1032
Federal Privacy Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1035
Professional Communication
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1036
Legal Foundations
/Credits: 3)

Program Core

Credits

(Select 4 Program Core Classes from the list below
 
/Credits:  )
(MEDL 1030
Special Education Advocacy Workshop
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 2011
Laws Regulating Workplace Safety
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1050
The Law of Medicare and Medicaid
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1040
Ethical Issues in Education Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1080
Employment Discrimination
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2030
Risk Management Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1070
Federal Legislation in Education
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2060
Law Regulating Wages and Hours
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1090
Accreditation and Licensing
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1080
Constitutional Law in the Classroom
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1030
Technology and Privacy in the Workplace
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1045
Patients' Rights and Health Care Ethics
/Credits: 2)

Capstone

 

(MLAW 3025
Individual Research Project Seminar
/Credits: 4)

Electives and Concentrations

 

( 
Students must complete 4 electives (8 credits). Students may choose a specific combination of electives to earn a concentration.
/Credits:  )

Courses

Credits

(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communications Policy
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MHL 2021
Pharmaceutical Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2086
Advanced Topics in FDA Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2040
Health Care as an Employee Benefit
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2052
Operational and Business Aspects in Health Care
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2070
Legal Issues in Health Care Human Resources
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2080
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3010
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2075
Bullying and Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 3000
Civil Rights Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2040
Contemporary Issues in Education
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communication Policy
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2090
Dealing with Whistleblowers and Preventing Retaliation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2085
Effective Advocacy Skills
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2055
Immigration and Naturalization Concerns in Employment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2070
Labor Law: Laws Regulating Unions and Management
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2030
Preventing Workplace Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2035
Response to Intervention
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2030
School Discipline Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1090
Developing and Maintaining Employment Policies and Handbooks
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 2020
Employee Benefits
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2050
Trends in Employee Relations Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2095
Workers Compensation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2081
Current Topics in School Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2010
Regulatory Compliance in the Health Industry
/Credits: 2)

Note: MLS degree programs do not prepare students to practice law or sit for a bar examination. Only the professional J.D. degree will prepare you to practice law.

Visit the MLS Law & Policy curriculum to view detailed course descriptions.

The Master of Legal Studies program has seven expected learning outcomes for students in each program.

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