GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE IN REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION LAW
Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Real Estate and Construction 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.
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.
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Texas A&M University School of Law ranks #26 among national law schools.
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 | Real Estate and Construction Law, Policy, and Management Emphasis
30 credits | 12 hours core courses, 18 hours approved elective courses
Our career-relevant Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in Real Estate and Construction Law is built for non-lawyers and aims to combine up-to-date legal education with real-world skills relevant in the construction and real estate industries.
Texas A&M University School of Law’s online degree program is offered in a flexible online format and allows you the opportunity to craft a personalized curriculum that will perfectly fit your professional ambitions. Tackle common real estate and construction law topics as they pertain to the ownership of land, financing, easements, contracting issues, and more. Possible subjects include:
- Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
- Contract Law and Strategies
- Property Law and Transactions
- Real Estate Law and Commercial Development
- Employment Law
- Principles of Regulatory Law
- Foundations of Business Law
- Workplace Conflict Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Insurance Law & Risk Management
- Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
- Construction Contract Administration and Liens
Certificate | Real Estate and Construction Law, Policy, and Management
12 credits | 6 hours core courses, 6 hours specialized courses
The Certificate in Real Estate and Construction Law, Policy, and Management is designed for real estate and construction industry professionals, including real estate agents, developers, architects, engineers, and general contractors. 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 real estate and construction industry, providing analysis or judgments for consideration to organizational leadership with a nuanced perspective.