MA in Law

Regent University School of Law law is more than a profession. it’s a calling.

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The Master of Arts in Law is a 30-credithour program that equips professionals to navigate the increasingly pervasive law and regulations affecting business, government, policy and various other fields.

With a comprehensive post-graduate degree in law from a nationally recognized university, students will be well-qualified to apply legal expertise in their unique roles in business, administration, law enforcement, human resources, and other professional settings.

Core courses ground students in foundational legal contexts as they learn the practical legal skills to excel in their field. Concentrations include: Business Management*

What are the Program Benefits?

Regent’s M.A. in Law meets the need for legal studies with less time and expense than the J.D. Engineered for professionals who do not desire to practice as an attorney, the M.A. can be completed full- or part-time, on campus or online, in one to three years.

This program is ideal for professionals who desire an advanced credential, and therefore a competitive advantage, for career opportunities including employment or promotion in a government position in homeland security or criminal justice; a private for-profit company or nonprofit agency; a human resources department in government or the private sector, and various other professional settings.

Why Do I Need a Master’s in Law Degree?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations typically requiring postsecondary education are projected to grow exponentially during the 2010-20 decade. Occupations classified as requiring a master’s degree are projected to grow at a rate of 21.7 percent, followed by doctoral or professional degree occupations at 19.9 percent (Figure 1).

Human Resources* Non-Profit Management* Business & Commercial Law† Criminal Justice† National Security† * Online † On Campus

Figure 1. Projected Growth in Employment by Level of Educational Attainment, 2010 to 2020

Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition for the 30-credit-hour M.A. in Law is priced competitively at $650/credit hour, with financial aid available.

Regent Law Faculty M.A. in Law students receive a rigorous legal education from faculty educated at some of the nation’s finest schools including Harvard, Yale, Duke, the University of Chicago, the University of Virginia, and others.

The Regent Law faculty is deeply committed to students’ academic and spiritual success. Learn more at regent.edu/lawfaculty.

Master’s in Law Prepares You For These Potential Careers Director of Development Human Resources Director Trademark Law Professional Dispute Resolution Professional Labor Relations Director Legislator Public Interest Advocate State Education Administrator Educational Administrator School Administrator City Manager City Planner County Executive Investigator Newspaper Reporter Arbitrator Court Clerk Law Enforcement Officer Journalist Lobbyist Compliance Officer Law Office Manager Paralegal Manager Legal Assistant

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About Regent University School of Law Regent University School of Law offers an ABA-approved, rigorous legal education taught by an exceptional faculty in the context of a Christian worldview. By providing excellent and principled legal counsel, our 3,000-plus alumni exemplify Regent Law’s motto: “Law is more than a profession. It’s a calling.” Curricular and programmatic highlights include: Two-Year Accelerated J.D. Program, Civil Litigation Clinic, Center for Global Justice, varied practica, comprehensive externship opportunities, and nationally recognized advocacy skills boards. Regent Law, composed of approximately 400 students, is situated on a stately, Georgian-style campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, less than a two-hour drive from Richmond, and less than four hours from Washington, D.C.

1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757.352.4584 lawschool@regent.edu regent.edu/lawmasters The American Bar Association (ABA) fully approves the School of Law. The Council of the Section of Legal Accreditation and Admissions to the Bar, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312.988.6738. Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. Regent University admits students without discrimination on the basis of race, color, disability, gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin. LAW130643