Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Michigan State University College of Law

A one-year Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is intended for working professionals and graduate students who do not plan to practice law, but want to gain legal skills. The program can be completed in as little as nine months or can be taken part-time over three years.

An MLS will increase your understanding of the legal system, making you more knowledgeable (and marketable) across a broad range of industries.