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USD School of Law Launches Masters of Science in Legal Studies Program

SAN DIEGO (May 6, 2009) – The University of San Diego School of Law has launched a new Masters of Science (M.S.) in Legal Studies program. The M.S. in Legal Studies is designed for graduate students and professionals who would benefit from further study of the law, but who do not wish to become an attorney.

“This degree fills an important need in the community,” said University of San Diego School of Law Dean Kevin Cole. “People working in many fields can benefit from focused training on how the legal system impacts their own fields. This degree allows these candidates to craft a program specifically designed to their needs that can be completed in as little as one year.”

The traditional Juris Doctor (J.D.) program is a comprehensive curriculum that takes approximately three years to complete. The Legal Studies program allows students to enroll in the same courses as traditional law students while structuring their course-load to suit their individual needs.

Ideal candidates for the M.S. in Legal Studies include graduate students in other disciplines such as business, healthcare, technology, science and journalism. In addition, candidates with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines and significant professional experience will be considered and are invited to apply.

More information about the program and details on how to apply are available online.

About USD School of Law
The University of San Diego School of Law is a center of academic excellence focused on preparing its students for legal practice in the new century. One of the most selective law schools in the country, the School of Law’s nationally recognized faculty create a demanding, yet welcoming environment that emphasizes individualized education. USD law school graduates consistently score higher than the state average on the California Bar Exam and go on to practice law throughout the country and abroad, forming an influential network of alumni. USD School of Law is one of only 81 law schools in the country to have a chapter of the Order of the Coif, the most distinguished rank of American law schools. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.  Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, nonprofit, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.