Texas A&M University School of Law’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) graduate programs can help you gain the legal perspective and build the expertise you need to tackle legal complexities and gain a professional edge in your industry.
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Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Programs | For Non-Lawyers
The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree programs are designed for non-lawyer professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and want a legal education but don’t intend to practice law.
MLS programs require 30 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.
MLS programs include:
- Business Law and Compliance
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy
- Energy, Oil, and Gas Law and Policy
- Environmental and Energy Law and Policy
- General Legal Studies
- Health Law, Policy, and Management
- Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy and Management
- International Tax Law and Policy
- Real Estate and Construction Law, Policy, and Management
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Wealth Management
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programs | For Lawyers
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree programs are designed for attorneys with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or a first degree in law from a foreign university who wish to develop a specialization in a particular area of the law.
LL.M. programs require 24 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.
LL.M. programs include:
- International Tax Law and Policy
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Wealth Management
Graduate Level Certificates
Graduate-level law certificates are designed for professionals holding a bachelor’s degree or equivalent who are interested in understanding the legal aspects of their industry without the monetary and time commitment of a full master’s degree.
Graduate certificate programs require 12 credits and can be completed fully online.
Graduate certificates include:
- Business Law and Compliance Certificate
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy
- Energy Law – Environmental and Energy Law and Policy Certificate
- Energy Law – Oil and Gas Law and Policy Certificate
- Health Law, Policy, and Management Certificate
- Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management
- International Tax Law and Policy Certificate
- Real Estate and Construction Law, Policy, and Management
- Risk Management and Compliance Certificate
- Wealth Management Certificate