Toledo Law launches Master of Studies in Law Program

March 5, 2014

Today’s professionals are increasingly involved with laws and lawyers in their careers. Recognizing this connection, The University of Toledo College of Law has created a program to help such individuals gain a working knowledge of the law to better prepare them for their legal interactions.

Designed primarily for professionals aiming to enhance their existing careers, the Master of Studies in Law program also can help re-direct and launch career paths. The Master of Studies in Law program can benefit those who work with lawyers, whose work is governed by laws or regulations, or who work in fields in which knowledge of the law provides an edge.

Students earn the Master of Studies in Law degree by successfully completing 30 credit hours. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters, and part-time students are welcome to arrange a workable program for themselves. Day and evening courses are available, making it convenient to attain a Master of Studies in Law degree while working.

“Law touches almost every field of human endeavor,” said Daniel J. Steinbock, dean of the College of Law, “and knowledge of it can be invaluable for many professionals, as can the analytic skills learned in law school.”

After one introductory course, Master of Studies in Law students complete classes alongside J.D. students, although they are graded on a different scale. The Masters of Studies in Law program allows students to acquire a basic foundation in the law and explore upper-level electives of their choice. Toledo Law offers courses in a wide variety of subjects, and Master of Studies in Law students are able to tailor their studies to concentrate in a specific area of law. Concentrations include health care, human resources, criminal justice, business, and many more.

Master of Studies in Law classes at Toledo Law start August 2014. For more information about the Master of Studies in Law program, see the program web page or contact the Law Admissions Office at Law.Admissions@utoledo.edu or 419.530.4131. Applications may be submitted at apply.utoledo.edu.