Program Start Date | Priority Application Deadline | Final Application Deadline |
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May 6, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
There are three opportunities to begin the online Master of Legal Studies program each year: fall, spring, and summer.
It is free to apply to Vanderbilt’s online Master of Legal Studies program. Although applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Those who submit their application by the priority deadline will receive an admissions decision sooner and have adequate time to complete the FAFSA.
You can expect to receive an admissions decision 5–10 days after submitting a completed application.
Admission to the online Master of Legal Studies program requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. We seek applicants whose academic background, professional aspirations, personal commitment, and tech and communication skills meet the demands of a rigorous online legal master’s degree program. Prior exposure to or experience in law is not required. Admission does not require the LSAT, GRE, or other admission test.
If you have any questions about your application, contact an admissions advisor at mls@onlineprograms.vanderbilt.edu or 844-723-9010 (toll-free).
Although it is not required, you may supplement your application with an optional letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, employer, or another individual who can speak to your ability to meet the demands of a rigorous online graduate program. Additionally, you may supplement your application by recording an optional video statement through your application portal.
Please note that at the discretion of the admissions committee, we may request additional materials or an interview.
To learn more about the online Master of Legal Studies and download a brochure, please fill out this form. You can also reach an admissions advisor directly by calling 844-723-9010 (toll-free).