Master’s Degree in General Legal Studies

In response to increasing demands for recent college graduates to distinguish themselves when they embark upon a career, Seton Hall Law School now offers the opportunity to earn an MLS with a concentration in General Legal Studies.  Earning a masters in law studies allows you to stand out; it signals to employers that you have a sophisticated understanding of the way that law guides and shapes decision-making across many fields.  It is the perfect fit for MLS students who wish to use their degree to learn about a variety of industries before they embark on a new career or expand upon one that has already started. 

In this masters of legal studies online program, you will establish a foundation in legal analytical and writing skills and develop an understanding of the way that statutes, regulations, and court decisions effectuate policy in vital and growing industries, such as technology, finance, healthcare, and entertainment.  You can pursue a deeper dive in a small number of fields, or you can develop a broad base of knowledge across several—the choice is yours.  Or, if you discover a field that you love over the course of your studies you may switch your concentration. We are proud to offer an MLS degree online that provides as much flexibility as possible.

Browse our courses below.  Listed first are the required courses that cover core legal concepts, followed by a wide array of elective courses in various legal areas. All online courses are designed by a team of Seton Hall Law faculty and industry experts and are taught by attorneys.

Please contact us using the form on this page if you have additional questions, or view our admissions requirements here.

Required Courses

Must take all in sequence 
All courses are offered ONLINE only

• Introduction to Law and Legal Writing
• Fundamentals of Business Law
• Torts: Liability for Civil Wrongs
• Constitutional Law Survey
  
  

ELECTIVE COURSES

Choose any six courses from list below

• Biotechnology and the Law
• Casinos & Hospitality Law
• Children's Health and the Law
• Clinical Research and the Law: Compliance Issues for Research Sponsors
• Clinical Research and the Law: Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Designing Clinical Trials
• Collegiate Athletics Law & Policy
• Compliance Issues for Healthcare Providers
• Compliance Issues in the Life Sciences - Advertising, Promotion and Transparency
• Compliance Issues in the Life Sciences - Fraud and Corruption
• Conducting Internal Investigations
• Constitutional Law Survey
• Consumer Data Privacy Law
• Cybersecurity and Privacy I: Law & Policy
• Cybersecurity and Privacy II: Compliance & Risk Management
• Entertainment Law: Legal Regulation of Industry Practices
• Entertainment Law: Torts
• EU Data Protection and Privacy Law: The GDPR
• FDA Regulation and Liability
• Financial Crimes Compliance
• Financial Privacy Law
• Gaming Law I
• Gaming Law II
• Global Corruption: Regulation, Compliance, and Enforcement
• Governance, Compliance, Enforcement and Risk Management
• HIPAA Privacy and Security
• Introduction to Bioethics
• Introduction to Corporate Law
• Managing Legal Issues in the Workplace
• Professional Sports Law & Policy
• Race and the Foundations of American Law
• Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports
• Stark Law and Compliance
• The Law of Patient Care
• Title IX and Gender Equity in Sports
• Workplace Privacy Law

View Complete Course Information in the University Catalogue →
The Seton Hall University Catalogue is the definitive source for up-to-date course offerings and degree requirements.

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