Master of Legal Studies Program FAQs

Most students are expected to complete this part-time program within 24-months of starting the program.

Learn more about the required courses and view course descriptions.

With this new program, scholarships are available to supplement student financial aid. Students are encouraged to contact us for more information about those opportunities. Contact Financial Aid

Prospective students must have a bachelor’s degree completed prior to enrollment and submit both a program application and a personal statement detailing their goals and interest in the program.

Personal Statement

A student’s personal statement should be focused and a reflection of who they are. This often includes not only an applicant’s motivators (accomplishments, skills, experiences, or personal motivators) but also career goals, outside interests, and anything else they believe relevant to their success within the program and who they are as an individual. The statement should also be double-spaced and no longer than 5 pages in length.

Transcripts

To streamline applications, we accept unofficial transcripts for initial evaluation. Should you be admitted, official transcripts will be required prior to enrollment.

Letter(s) of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is required, additional letters may be requested in certain circumstances.

GRE/LSAT Scores

While GRE or LSAT scores are optional, they may be submitted to strengthen an application.

Addenda

Additional items may be requested in certain circumstances.

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Classes are 100% online and asynchronous to be flexible in meeting your schedule.

Graduates with a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with a specialization in healthcare compliance have a broad range of employment options. Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of healthcare-related businesses, including private physicians’ offices, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmacies, diagnostic services, and eldercare businesses (for example home healthcare, assisted living, nursing home and hospice), as well as pharmaceutical or device manufacturers, and food processing companies.

The same growing demand for compliance experts in the private sector is reflected in the public sector, creating a large and growing number of jobs in dozens of government agencies charged with enforcing these healthcare-related laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines. For example, graduates with a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with a specialization in healthcare compliance will be qualified to work in a wide range of government agencies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the FDA, OSHA, the FTC, SEC, and the DOJ, among others.

Tuition Breakdown:

• Tuition: $1,067 per credit (30 credits total = $32,010)
• Graduate Fee: $175
• Total Program Cost: $32,185

For more information, please Contact Financial Aid.

For more information, please contact the Director of the Program, Sarah Eggleston at mlsinfo@wsulaw.edu.

Applications are accepted at any time during the year.