The Penn State Dickinson Law Difference
The M.L.S. program at Penn State Dickinson Law is ideal for professionals who work closely with lawyers, with issues for which legal knowledge would be helpful, or who want a deeper understanding of how laws and regulations impact their work. The flexible 30-credit program allows students to attend classes online and enroll in an array of courses, enabling concentration in various areas of law.
A world-class faculty with a personal touch.
M.L.S. students will learn from distinguished full-time faculty complemented by adjunct faculty consisting of practicing attorneys and judges. The faculty at Penn State Dickinson Law bring extensive teaching experience and actively engage in national and international discourse through their research and scholarship. At Penn State Dickinson Law, faculty members maintain an “open door” policy for M.L.S. students, fostering close mentorship and support. Explore more about Penn State Dickinson Law faculty.
A flexible graduate degree program
Penn State Dickinson Law's Master of Legal Studies program allows students to attend classes online and enroll in an array of courses.
A generalized curriculum that supports specialized concentrations.
Penn State Dickinson Law offers a generalized M.L.S. degree program designed to allow students to concentrate in distinct areas of law as they progress through the program. The inaugural cohort track will be Administration, Regulation, and Compliance. The final Capstone Simulation course requires three to four full days of in-person instruction at one of the law school's two locations — Carlisle, PA or University Park, PA. Learn more about the M.L.S. curriculum.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the M.L.S. program, please contact us by emailing DickinsonLawMLS@psu.edu or by submitting an inquiry form.