Open Career Opportunities With Legal Knowledge
Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-focused Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is designed for non-lawyers seeking legal education and training. 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 unlock new job opportunities.
WHY TEXAS A&M SCHOOL OF LAW?
As one of the nation’s largest universities, Texas A&M ranks #1 for endowment size among public universities, ranking seventh overall. You’ll have access to the worldwide Aggie network of over 500,000 alumni, which includes more Fortune 500 Top 100 corporate CEOs than any university in the nation.
TOP 50
Texas A&M University School of Law ranks #26 among national law schools in 2024.
U.S. News & World Report
Esteemed Faculty
Small class sizes provide students with personal attention from our world-renowned, nationally ranked faculty.
Customized Academics
No entrance exam requirement, flexible start dates, and a full or part-time course load allow for an academic experience that fits into your personal and professional life.
Master of Legal Studies Programs | For Non-Lawyers
30 credits | Can be completed in as little as one year
Our MLS programs are designed for students with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent who want to build career-focused legal expertise but don’t intend to practice law.
Our career-relevant curriculum is designed to prepare you for career success. With this advanced degree, you’ll be well-prepared for job opportunities requiring knowledge of the law. Choose from concentrations such as:
- 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