Online master's programs
Earn a graduate degree in a variety of emphasis areas with flexible, top-ranked learning offered fully online.
Earn your degree online with the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the country's preeminent law schools with a wide array of emphases and unique experiences. Our master's level programs are for individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the U.S. legal system and business environment -- without becoming a lawyer.
No prior legal training is needed, and our world-class faculty provides students with unparalleled opportunities to gain insights and necessary practical skills to address legal challenges on a global scale. Earning your degree with ASU Law online provides you with the flexibility to meet you where you are in your life and career.
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Master of Legal Studies degree emphases
Why should you select an emphasis?
As a student of ASU Law, you have the opportunity to customize your degree to your area of interest. Take advantage of popular emphases listed below to fit your interests and career goals. Learn to master legal principles in a variety of fields and be well-prepared to thrive within an evolving legal landscape across a variety of industries.
Why ASU Law?
ASU Law is a highly-ranked and highly respected public law school dedicated to educating the next generation of legal professionals. In honor of its namesake Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, ASU Law graduates are prepared to shape the legal field, both in and out of the courtroom.
The highest-ranked law school in Arizona, ASU Law abides by the ASU charter and is measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes. That philosophy is incorporated into everything ASU Law does.
#1 in the U.S. for legal master's graduates
– NCES, 2019 - 2023
Ahead of Northwestern, Georgetown, USC and Texas A&M
Ranked in the top 25% of law schools in the U.S.
– U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1
ASU worldwide rank for education, employability, faculty and research
– Center for World University Rankings, 2024
7:1
Student-to-faculty ratio for small class sizes and accessible faculty to enhance learning
What are the benefits of an online master's degree with ASU Law?
Aside from learning on your own time, working with the flexibility of your schedule and responsibilities, our students learn with some of the top-ranked experts in their fields. With our flexible start dates across fall, spring and summer semesters, full-time and part-time options, fast application process and no entrance exam required, we meet you where you are in your career and life.
Applicable to nearly all career paths, ranging from Corporate and Healthcare Compliance, Criminal Law, Business Law and everything in between, you will gain a competitive edge in your career to add value to your place of employment.
International students
ASU Law is a top-ranked law school in the U.S. and our master's level degree programs are ideal for anyone in the world looking to learn about the country's legal and business systems. No prior legal training is necessary for applicants interested in learning the law.
Student testimonial
Ariel Parker
MLS student | Class of 2024
“When I found ASU Law’s MLS program, it felt like the stars aligned. When I realized there was a contract management and conflict resolution emphasis I could mix and match courses from, I was sold. I received a lot of training from people who have been in my career for more than 20 years. Many times I knew the rules, but never fully knew why they existed. I enjoyed reading my government contract textbook and learning about legal cases that set various precedents, which in turn influenced many of the laws, statutes and regulations we have to follow in federal procurement.”
Margaret Zahm
MLS student | Class of 2024
“I chose ASU Law because it was the only program that combined a rigorous learning environment with the flexibility to continue in my high school teaching position. As an educator, I strive to foster a deep intellectual curiosity within my students, which often necessitates a rigorous learning environment. My end goal is always to inspire a passion for the material while simultaneously equipping students with the skills they need to evaluate the world around them critically. ASU Law not only increased my passion for the area of law but equipped me with those same evaluative skills, enabling me to educate while being educated.”