Master of Legal Studies

International Tax Law and Policy

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International Tax Law and Policy

GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE IN INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW AND POLICY

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in International Tax Law and Policy is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll 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 | International Tax Law and Policy Emphasis

30 credits | 3 hours core courses, 27 hours approved elective courses 

Our career-relevant Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in International Tax is built for non-lawyers and aims to combine up-to-date legal education with real-world skills relevant to the international tax law industry. 

Texas A&M University School of Law’s online degree program covers international taxation legal complexities from a data-management and risk analysis perspective. Offered in a flexible online format, you can craft a personalized curriculum that will perfectly fit your professional ambitions. Possible focus subjects include: 

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • International Tax Risk Management I
  • International Tax Risk Management II
  • International Taxation and Treaties I
  • International Taxation and Treaties II
  • United States International Tax Risk Management
  • European Union Tax Risk Management
  • Domestic Tax Systems Risk Management
  • Ethical Decision Making

Certificate | International Tax Law and Policy

12 credits | 3 hours core courses, 9 hours specialized courses 

Graduate-level law certificates at Texas A&M University are designed for professionals interested in specialized legal training and an in-depth understanding of legal aspects of their industry without the monetary and time commitment of a full master’s degree. Courses are offered via asynchronous distance learning, allowing working professionals to access coursework and assignments on their own schedule. This online format includes case study assignments and regular interaction with classmates through video meetings, audio casts, chat rooms, discussion boards, and group breakout sessions. 

 The Certificate in International Tax Law and Policy is designed for new and experienced international tax professionals, including accountants, economists, and financial leaders. The certificate prepares these individuals to effectively address complex legal and policy challenges with respect to global tax risk as they apply to policies, business, and economic factors. Participants learn about important U.S. and international laws, regulations and policies in the international tax risk management field, advances in theory and practice, and applications of law, regulation and policies through case studies. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be able to synthesize scenarios, practice, and legal regulation in the tax risk management field and provide analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective. 

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Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management

GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll 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 | Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management Emphasis

30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses 

Gain a specialized legal perspective and training as an HR professional. Our online and career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Human Resources and Employment Law is built for non-lawyers to develop the expertise necessary to gain a professional edge in the HR industry. 

Tackle common legal HR and employment law themes such as workplace rights, employment discrimination, and employee wages and benefits. Learn about various laws and policies such as the Family Medical Leave Act, American Disabilities Act, Employment Retirement Income Securities Act, The Equal Pay Act, and more. Develop your own personalized curriculum covering industry-relevant subjects such as: 

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Contract Law and Strategies
  • Employment Law
  • Duties, Obligations, and Workplace Rights
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Principles of Regulatory Law
  • Foundations of Business Law
  • Workplace Conflict Management
  • Dispute Resolution
  • ERISA and Employee Benefits
  • Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
  • Modern Topics in HR and Employment Law

Certificate | Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management

12 credits | 6 hours core courses, 6 hours specialized courses 

The Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Law, Policy, and Management is designed for human resources professionals, including human resources managers, benefits specialists, and employee relations representatives. The certificate delivers specialized legal training to position these individuals to respond to the challenges and opportunities the industry may pose for providers, suppliers, and industry partners.  Individuals who complete the program will be able to synthesize scenarios, practice, and legal regulation in the human resources field, providing analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective.

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Health Law, Policy, and Management

 GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE IN HEALTH LAW, POLICY, AND MANAGEMENT 

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Health Law, Policy, and Management is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll 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 | Health Law, Policy, and Management Emphasis

30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses 

Built for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law, the online Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in Health Law, Policy, and Management will provide you with an edge that distinguishes you from others in the health law industry. The career-focused online format of the MLS with an emphasis in health law, policy, and management was created specifically with working professionals in mind, allowing busy adults the flexibility they need to easily obtain the same education as on-campus classes. 

Tackle common themes in health law such as joint ventures, regulatory and credentialing issues, and privacy and security rules. Learn about various legal organizational and ownership models, types of healthcare liability institutions, and health insurance and employer benefits. You’ll create the curriculum that best serves your own industry professional goals by choosing from coursework in: 

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Contract Law and Strategies
  • Healthcare Organizations and Professional Relationships
  • Quality Control – Risk Management and Liability
  • Fraud and Abuse
  • Principles of Regulatory Law
  • Foundations of Business Law
  • Payer Systems and Reimbursements
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Healthcare Transactions and Antitrust
  • Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
  • Health Information Management and Liability

Certificate | Health Law, Policy, and Management

12 credits | 6 hours core courses, 6 hours specialized courses 

Graduate-level law certificates at Texas A&M University are designed for professionals interested in specialized legal training and an in-depth understanding of legal aspects of their industry without the monetary and time commitment of a full master’s degree. Courses are offered via asynchronous distance learning, allowing working professionals to access coursework and assignments on their own schedule. This online format includes case study assignments and regular interaction with classmates through video meetings, audio casts, chat rooms, discussion boards, and group breakout sessions. 

The Certificate in Health Law, Policy and Management is designed for new and experienced healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, hospital administrators and leaders. The certificate prepares these individuals to effectively address complex legal and policy challenges in the healthcare sector as they apply to policies, business, and economic factors. Participants learn about important federal and state laws, regulations and policies in the healthcare sector, advances in theory and practice, and applications of law, regulation and policies through case studies. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be able to synthesize scenarios, practice, and legal regulation in the healthcare sector and provide analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective. 

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General Legal Studies

 GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE WITH A UNIQUE LEGAL EDUCATION 

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in General Legal Studies is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll 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 | General Legal Studies Emphasis

30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses 

The Master of Legal Studies in General Legal Studies is perfect for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. This program allows you to capitalize on career opportunities with an up-to-date legal education through an individualized, career-relevant curriculum. The program can be completed fully online. 

Participants come from all sorts of backgrounds, so we make sure each student can build a course load that perfectly fits their personal career goals. Subjects include: 

  • Required Core Courses:
  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
  • Contract Law and Strategies
  • Foundations of Business Law
  • Principles of Regulatory Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Sample Electives – Vary by subject:
  • Advanced Business Law
  • Employment Law
  • Fraud and Abuse
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Environmental and Energy Law and Policy

GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY LAW 

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Energy, Oil, and Gas Law and Policy is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll 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 | Environmental and Energy Law and Policy Emphasis

30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses 

The Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in Environmental and Energy Law is the perfect program for non-lawyer professionals working in the renewable energy, clean energy, and oil and gas industries. You’ll gain an invaluable legal perspective on the energy industry for the professional edge you need to unlock new career opportunities in the environmental, land use, and energy law fields. 

Created with working adults in mind, this graduate level, online MLS program provides the flexibility of a remote education with the quality of in-person learning. The flexibility extends beyond the formatting as you can align your legal studies with your specific career aspirations. In classes taught by our world-renowned faculty, you’ll tackle a variety of subjects covering the complexities of energy and environmental law, including: 

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Contract Law and Strategies
  • Property Law and Transactions
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Energy Law
  • Principles of Regulatory Law
  • Foundations of Business Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Wind Law
  • Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
  • Water Law & Regulation

Certificate | Energy Law – Environmental and Energy Law and Policy

12 credits | 6 hours core courses, 6 hours specialized courses 

Graduate-level law certificates at Texas A&M University are designed for professionals interested in specialized legal training and an in-depth understanding of legal aspects of their industry without the monetary and time commitment of a full master’s degree. Courses are offered via asynchronous distance learning, allowing working professionals to access coursework and assignments on their own schedule. This online format includes case study assignments and regular interaction with classmates through video meetings, audio casts, chat rooms, discussion boards, and group breakout sessions. 

 The Certificate in Energy Law – Environmental and Energy Law and Policy is designed for new and experienced environmental energy industry professionals, including experts who work in clean energy environments such as wind and solar power, environmental engineers, and renewable energy consultants and specialists. The certificate prepares these individuals to effectively address complex legal and policy challenges in the environmental energy sector as they apply to policies, business, and economic factors. Participants learn about important federal and state laws, regulations and policies in the environmental energy sector, advances in theory and practice, and applications of law, regulation and policies through case studies. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be able to synthesize scenarios, practice, and legal regulation in the environmental energy sector and provide analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective. 

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Energy, Oil, and Gas Law and Policy

GAIN ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE IN ENERGY, OIL, AND GAS LAW 

Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Energy, Oil, and Gas Law and Policy is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll gain the legal perspective and build the expertise you need to tackle legal complexities and gain a professional edge in your industry.  

WHY TEXAS A&M SCHOOL OF LAW?

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Ranking #22 among national law schools in 2025.
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Master of Legal Studies | Energy, Oil, and Gas Law and Policy Emphasis

30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses 

Our flexible, career-focused online Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in Energy, Oil, and Gas Law is perfect for those who don’t intend to practice law. The flexibility provided by the remote learning format allows you to easily receive the same education as on-campus classes while obtaining the professional edge that comes with legal knowledge.  

 In the career-relevant track of your choosing, you’ll learn how to tackle common legal and ownership issues, regulatory problems, oil and gas leasing, development and exploration, basic technological trends in drilling and fracturing, oil and gas valuation models, and basic environmental themes impacting the energy law sector. You can align your legal studies with your industry-specific needs by focusing on classes in subject areas such as: 

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Contract Law and Strategies
  • Property Law and Transactions
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Oil and Gas Contracts
  • Foundations of Business Law
  • Mineral Title Examination and Real Estate Transactions
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Principles of Regulatory Law
  • Oil and Gas Regulatory Practices
  • Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
  • Water Law & Regulation

Certificate | Energy Law – Oil and Gas Law and Policy

12 credits | 6 hours core courses, 6 hours specialized courses 

Graduate-level law certificates at Texas A&M University are designed for professionals interested in specialized legal training and an in-depth understanding of legal aspects of their industry without the monetary and time commitment of a full master’s degree. Courses are offered via asynchronous distance learning, allowing working professionals to access coursework and assignments on their own schedule. This online format includes case study assignments and regular interaction with classmates through video meetings, audio casts, chat rooms, discussion boards, and group breakout sessions. 

 The Certificate in Energy Law – Oil and Gas Law and Policy is designed for new and experienced energy industry professionals, including experts who negotiate oil and gas and energy contracts and regulation of natural resources such as water and minerals. The certificate prepares these individuals to effectively address complex legal and policy challenges in the energy, oil, and gas sector as they apply to policies, business, and economic factors. Participants learn about important federal and state laws, regulations and policies in the energy, oil, and gas sector, advances in theory and practice, and applications of law, regulation and policies through case studies. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be able to synthesize scenarios, practice, and legal regulation in the energy, oil, and gas sector and provide analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective. 

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