M.S. in Legal Studies

A degree of M.S. in Legal Studies prepares a person for a career that demands a high understanding of the law and how it interacts with societal institutions. This degree will help students gain knowledge and skills that are needed to access the law and legal system, understand legal terminology, and apply the law in a wide variety of settings. This degree is without the pressure of law school and bar exam. Kaplan University offers this degree that is earned through an online program designed for busy, working adults. Students come from diverse careers and cultural backgrounds.

This degree's curriculum is "outcome-oriented," meaning students are challenged with real-world experiences that require relevant, hands-on skills. Each course contains a set of clearly defined goals, keeping a student aware of what is expected of him or her so that they would always know how they will perform. This degree was created by national leaders in law, social science, and teaching and is guided by a National Advisory Board of subject matter experts in a wide variety of law-related areas.