Graduate Degrees Offered
M.L.S.
Specializations
- Environmental Studies
Legal Studies
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Graduate ChairDr. Craig Lawson
402-472-1247 - Department Address103 Law College
Lincoln NE 68583-0902
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Online Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.
Required by Legal Studies
- Minimum TOEFL: Paper-600 Internet-100
- Three letters of recommendation
- Department application
- Personal statement
Application Deadline
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Description
The Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) degree program is designed for individuals who are not interested in practicing law, but who want to develop a better understanding of the legal system. The program provides a solid foundation in legal analysis and research, allowing students to explore the areas of law most relevant to their non-legal careers. It must be emphasized that an M.L.S. degree is not a substitute for a Juris Doctorate (the degree that should be sought by students interested in practicing law).Located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus, the College of Law offers the best in modern facilities, including the largest law library in the state, well-designed classrooms, and comfortable student lounges. The College of Law also has a broad curriculum that complements the diverse interests of its student body.
Courses and More
The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:Faculty and Research
Domestic Telecommunications Law; Cyberlaw; International Telecommunications Law; Mass Media and the First Amendment
Constitutional Law; Constitutional History; Legislation; Public Policy and Statutory Interpretation
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Arbitration; Negotiation
Accounting; Securities Regulation; Investment Companies and Advisors; Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
Family Law; Torts
Contracts; Copyright; Trademarks; Unfair Competition
Property; Constitutional Law; Religion and the Constitution
Family Law; Client Interviewing and Counseling; Mediation
Family Law; Juvenile Law; Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure
Arbitration; Legislation
Civil Procedure; Evidence; Civil Rights Litigation
Health-Care Law; Bioethics; Law and Literature; Torts; Products Liability
Advanced Legal Research
Civil Procedure; Antitrust; Appellate Advocacy; Civil Clinic; Federal Jurisdiction; Moot Court; Remedies and Damages
Tax Law and Policy; International Tax; Business Planning; International Human Rights Law; Comparative Law
Tax Law and Policy; Business Planning; Estate Planning; Wills and Trusts
Employee Benefits; Property; Real Estate; Wills and Trusts
Employment; Evidence; Civil Clinic
Professional Responsibility; Torts; Wills and Trusts; Products Liability; Courts and Social Policy
Conflict of Laws; Appellate Advocacy; Federal Jurisdiction; Criminal Procedure; Constitutional Law; Criminal Law; Sports Law
Civil Clinic; Immigration Law
International Public Law; International Trade Law; Space Law
Criminal Clinic
Intersection of Law, Psychology, and Philosophy; Mental Health Law; Criminal Law; Capital Punishment
Agricultural Law; Environmental Law; Land Use; State and Local Government
Immigration; Administrative Law; Civil Procedure; Gender Issues; Refugee and Asylum Law
Mental Health Policy; Community Health and Human Services; Stakeholder Input into Public Policy
Space and Telecommunications Law; European Community Law; National Security Space Law
Employment; Discrimination; Labor; Education; Pension and Employee Benefits
Banking and Payment Systems; Electronic Commerce; Commercial Law; Secured Transactions; Creditors' Rights; Bankruptcy
Contracts; Insurance; Health Care Finance
Natural Resources and Public Lands; Water Law; Environmental Law and Ethics; Torts
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