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Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the MS in Law, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Application Deadline
Fall 2021 Priority Deadline: To receive an application fee waiver and priority scholarship consideration, applicants should apply by April 1, 2021. The priority application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2021.
Fall 2021 Final Deadline: All applications for the Fall 2021 semester are due by August 1, 2021.
Later applications may be considered on a space-available basis. For semester start dates, please refer to the MS in Law academic calendars.
Review Process
Applicants are evaluated through a thorough assessment of the prior academic record, professional experiences, accomplishments, and interest in our program. We seek students who will enhance the professional development of their peers and who will contribute in positive ways to the community as a whole.
Credit Transfer
Students may not transfer or apply credits earned elsewhere toward Master’s program degree requirements.