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A Master of Arts is a graduate degree that often follows the earning of a bachelor’s degree for those who decide to pursue higher education. MA programs usually take one to two years to complete and may require a project, thesis or research paper around the program focus before the degree is fully earned. What is an MA in Law? This graduate program is often designed to help business professi… Read more

What is an MA in Law? This graduate program is often designed to help business professionals in gaining an understanding of the law for better survival in the business world. It is also useful for students who wish to pursue a career related to law, although it is not necessarily a suitable choice for students looking to become lawyers or earn a Juris Doctorate. Courses may allow for a particular concentration, such as business and commercial law, criminal justice, human resources, national security, nonprofit management and more. Course topics may include labor and employment, rights and liabilities, contractual relationships, transactions and a variety of other subjects. A thesis may be required toward the end of the degree.

Earning a master’s degree in law can help students to understand more about the laws that govern professionals. Depending on the concentration chosen, students may learn how to better survive in the business world or secure an administrative career in law enforcement or the courtroom.

How much it costs to earn a Master of Arts in Law depends largely on the school chosen and the length of the program. In order to fully understand all of the costs involved, students should carefully research the program of their choice.

Graduates with an MA in Law may be able to find a variety of careers in business, government, policy administration or human resources. With the proper program concentration, students may become advisors or qualify for higher administrative positions in a corporation. This type of degree is particularly useful for any business career that requires a thorough understanding of the law for effective performance.

There are often online courses available for international students, those in need of distance learning options and working professionals. For more information, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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MA Law (SQE1) - Full-time

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University of Law SQE

London, United Kingdom +13 More

Our new MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course and includes our SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law ... +

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Our new MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course and includes our SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor and gain a legal qualification at the Master’s level. As an internationally recognised qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to your portfolio. With a strong level of support from the start, this course is a great introduction to law if you hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. -

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14 months

English

May 2022

Campus

Master of Laws

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Unicaf - Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of spec ... +

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The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University's mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuous quality enhancement, the programme objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of law and criminal justice; provide advanced legal knowledge and skills directly relevant to law and criminal justice through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course content underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research; provide critical analysis of the complexities arising in the fields of law and criminal justice using challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. Develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Postgraduate Certificate A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of the UK and international corporate business organisations operating within a multi-national framework. Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills. Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenarios and situations. -

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English

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MA in Law

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University of Sussex

Brighton, United Kingdom

This course offers you the opportunity to gain a Masters in Law so you’re prepared for many different career options. This degree focuses on the key areas of the law in Englan ... +

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This course offers you the opportunity to gain a Masters in Law so you’re prepared for many different career options. This degree focuses on the key areas of the law in England and Wales and provides a solid foundation for preparing for the first stage of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), paving the way for a number of career options including qualifying as a solicitor, qualifying as a barrister, undertaking legal research, undertaking further study. -

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English

Sep 2022

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MA in Law

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University of Bristol Law School

Bristol, United Kingdom

Our programmes are well-respected by leading law firms. As an accelerated, fast-track, senior status postgraduate degree, the MA in Law builds on the fact that you have alread ... +

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Our programmes are well-respected by leading law firms. As an accelerated, fast-track, senior status postgraduate degree, the MA in Law builds on the fact that you have already benefited from a university-level education, allowing you to graduate in just two years versus the three years it would normally take to obtain an LLB. -

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Part-time

2 - 4 years

English

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MA in Law

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Tallinn University of Technology

Tallinn, Estonia

The programme is tailored to enable students to learn both the general principles and philosophy of law in Europe as well as give detailed knowledge and skills in specialised ... +

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The programme is tailored to enable students to learn both the general principles and philosophy of law in Europe as well as give detailed knowledge and skills in specialised areas: European Union and International Law and Law and Technology. -

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2 years

English

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MA Education - part time online

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University of Law Online Postgraduate

London, United Kingdom

The principal aims of this online part-time programme are to encourage professionals working in legal, business, further and higher education sectors to continue their profess ... +

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The principal aims of this online part-time programme are to encourage professionals working in legal, business, further and higher education sectors to continue their professional development as educationalists. Education and Training colleagues working in Legal and Business have limited opportunities to bridge the gap between their work and higher education. The programme has three pathways, which determine the final award. Those are: MA Education (Curriculum Design, and Development); MA Education (Widening Participation and Inclusive Practice); MA Education (Work-based Learning). -

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30 months

English

May 2022

Online

MA Gender Studies and Law

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SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

The MA Gender Studies and Law at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues prioritised in western Gender Studies and Legal Theory on the complex s ... +

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The MA Gender Studies and Law at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues prioritised in western Gender Studies and Legal Theory on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. Jointly housed by the Centre for Gender Studies and the School of Law, the programme offers the specialised study of gender and law in relation to the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with rigorous training in, and questioning of, contemporary gender theory. In terms of gender theory, it offers a solid foundation with sufficient breadth and depth to facilitate a range of specialist pathways. In terms of specialisation, it draws on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS. -

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Part-time

English

26 Sep 2022

30 Jun 2022

Campus

Master of Canon Law (Iuris Canonici Licentiatus) (Leuven)

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KU Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

KU Leuven's Advanced Master of Canon Law deepens and broadens the knowledge acquired in the Master of Arts in Society, Law, and Religion program.

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KU Leuven's Advanced Master of Canon Law deepens and broadens the knowledge acquired in the Master of Arts in Society, Law, and Religion program. -

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2 years

English

Campus

MA in Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice

Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Programme, which is supported by Sky, aims to facilitate international cooperation to address urgent national and transnational ch ... +

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Programme, which is supported by Sky, aims to facilitate international cooperation to address urgent national and transnational challenges. -

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English

Campus

Master in International Law (MIL)

University of St. Gallen (HSG), School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs

The shifting balance between the state and the economy has given rise to new challenges at the intersections of law, business and government.

The shifting balance between the state and the economy has given rise to new challenges at the intersections of law, business and government. -

Full-time

English

Campus

MA in History: Legal and Constitutional History

Norwich University Online

Northfield, USA

Complete your Master of Arts in History degree online with Norwich University. Designed to fit your busy professional schedule, the online Master's in History program is deliv ... +

Complete your Master of Arts in History degree online with Norwich University. Designed to fit your busy professional schedule, the online Master's in History program is delivered through an interactive learning environment that helps you balance your coursework with your full-time responsibilities. The program offers four career-focused concentration options designed to explore your specific interests and prepare you for the advanced history career you want. -

Part-time

18 months

English

Online

Magister of Law

Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Teaching University

Tbilisi, Georgia

The purpose of the Law Master Educational Program to supply the student with in-depth and systemic knowledge in the field of Private, Public, or Criminal Law and Comparative L ... +

The purpose of the Law Master Educational Program to supply the student with in-depth and systemic knowledge in the field of Private, Public, or Criminal Law and Comparative Law; teach them main characteristics of national and foreign legal systems, theories of law, institutions, legal norms of material and procedural law character, general principals of law, values. -

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Georgian

Campus

MA in Law

Humanitas University in Sosnowiec

Śląska, Poland

The MA of Laws degree is your passport to exceptional success in the employment market: private practice, as a prosecutor of crime, as a community lawyer, as a legal officer i ... +

The MA of Laws degree is your passport to exceptional success in the employment market: private practice, as a prosecutor of crime, as a community lawyer, as a legal officer in the public service, as in-house counsel for a large corporation, a wide range of positions in areas such as accounting, education, foreign affairs, industrial relations, management, politics or taxation. -

English, Polish

Campus

International Master of Arts in Sociology of Law

Oñati International Institute For The Sociology Of Law

Oñati, Spain

A double degree in Sociology of Law and in Sustainable Development (the UNIVERSITY OF MILAN and UPV/EHU - Oñati IISL)

A double degree in Sociology of Law and in Sustainable Development (the UNIVERSITY OF MILAN and UPV/EHU - Oñati IISL) -

MA Law (SQE1) - Part-time weekend

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University of Law SQE

London, United Kingdom +5 More

Our new MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course and includes our SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law ... +

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Our new MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course and includes our SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor and gain a legal qualification at the Master’s level. Successful completion of the MA Law (SQE1) also qualifies you to progress on to study the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) to become a solicitor. You'll also receive four weeks of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) within our Legal Advice Centres. -

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26 months

English

May 2022

Campus

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