Masters Degree

Masters in Legal Studies

The Legal Studies program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on society. Students explore legal prin...

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Duration

10

Total Courses

60 Hours

Credit Hours

$60,000

Total Cost

Legal studies

Program Overview

The Legal Studies program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on society. Students explore legal principles, case analysis, and the foundations of law. They gain insights into various areas of law, including constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Graduates are well-prepared to work in legal research, paralegal roles, legal administration, and related fields. They play a crucial role in supporting legal professionals and ensuring the proper functioning of the legal system.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Admission Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

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Module 1: Core Courses

5 courses in this module

LLS-122
Law and Legal Studies

This course offers thorough examination of system of justice used in US: civil and criminal, juvenil...

Course Overview

This course offers thorough examination of system of justice used in US: civil and criminal, juvenile, and therapeutic. It gives critical review of the legal system and examines issues such as conflict between legal system’s need for predictability and desire for flexibility; pros and cons of jurisprudence and restorative justice.

LLS-208
Criminal Law

Clear and easy to understand, this course helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and pr...

Course Overview

Clear and easy to understand, this course helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating, current court cases and specific crimes. You will learn the principles, defenses, and elements of crime at work and general principles of criminal liability and its defenses.

LLS-592
Legal Research and Writing

Examining evidence law in realistic light, this course focuses on how evidence is collected, stored,...

Course Overview

Examining evidence law in realistic light, this course focuses on how evidence is collected, stored, evaluated, argued, and included or excluded in trial. It gives you a tangible appreciation and understanding of the use and importance of evidence in justice system, and in carrying out justice.

LLS-721
New Developments in Law and Legal Studies

This interactive and informative course provides a concise, easy-to-understand overview of the cutti...

Course Overview

This interactive and informative course provides a concise, easy-to-understand overview of the cutting edge field of online dispute resolution. It examines the ODR options that reflect the speed and convenience of the Web.

LLS-816
Legal Environment

This course brings together in an integrated manner the disciplines of economics, political science,...

Course Overview

This course brings together in an integrated manner the disciplines of economics, political science, law, and ethics to provide a deeper understanding of managerial issues that arise in environment of business. Course formulates nonmarket strategies to deal with them and integrates these with market strategies.

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Module 2: Specialized Courses

5 courses in this module

LES-097
Administrative Law

The underlying theme of the course examines the review and discharge of a contract, discharge of sal...

Course Overview

The underlying theme of the course examines the review and discharge of a contract, discharge of sales agreement, contract law and foundations of contract. Course discusses the formation of a contract and the elements of contract under administrative law.

LES-210
Real Estate Law

This course provides a basic introductory exposure to the law of real estate and its current practic...

Course Overview

This course provides a basic introductory exposure to the law of real estate and its current practice. It is written from a practical perspective, presenting concepts within the context of job competencies and the actual activities of a practicing paralegal.

LES-331
Legal Research

This course provides a comprehensive legal framework of the rules of evidence, highlights key law en...

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive legal framework of the rules of evidence, highlights key law enforcement issues in the field. The forms of criminal evidence, exclusions of evidence, witnesses and their examination, hearsay process, scientific and cyber evidence provides you with detailed overview of legal research.

LES-598
Legal Studies

This course combines a solid introduction to the paralegal profession with a thorough introduction t...

Course Overview

This course combines a solid introduction to the paralegal profession with a thorough introduction to law–to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to paralegal studies and the legal environment. A user-friendly organization thoroughly discusses the paralegal profession, the American legal system, substantive legal topics, and paralegal skills.

LES-867
Intellectual Property

This course helps your search and value intellectual property assets across the globe. It covers pat...

Course Overview

This course helps your search and value intellectual property assets across the globe. It covers patents, trademarks, and copyrights in detail, including how to search for all three and the legalization and authentication of documents. It walks you step-by-step through history and overview of patent, trademark, and copyright information. 

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$60,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$60,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours Required

60 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
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2
Document Review

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3
Evaluation

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4
Decision

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