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Washington University School of Law is ranked as a top-20 law school by
U.S. News & World Report
The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from top-ranked Washington University School of Law is available in an online format. Blending live classes with interactive self-paced course content, the online MLS features the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus program, and classes are taught by the same Washington University faculty.
The online MLS is designed for those who would benefit from knowledge of the U.S. legal system but do not wish to practice as an attorney. With no in-person requirements, the online MLS program offers you the chance to earn a degree from a renowned law school without relocating or sacrificing your professional or personal commitments.
Students in the MLS program also have the opportunity to earn one of our five certificate offerings: