About the course

Loyola's Master of Science in Legal Studies (MLS) with a specialization in Business Law is designed to provide current and aspiring managers with the legal skills and training required to problem solve, manage compliance, and assess and manage risk for an enterprise. After graduating, a student will have a theoretical and substantive foundation for corporate law fundamentals, including business associations, mergers and acquisitions, and securities regulation. Students will have drafting experience and exposure to the life cycle of a capital formation transaction for a hypothetical startup business.

　　The Business Law Specialization prepares law students to ?hit the ground running? in a corporate setting. Students will be able to review documents and prepare client advice, draft and comment on transaction documents typical to an entrepreneurial setting, and utilize their legal training to help translate business-speak into effective contract language. Students leave Loyola with the ability to add immediate value to their employers.

　　The MLS program can be completed in as little as 18 months. Loyola offers evening courses as well as traditional day courses to provide greater flexibility for your schedule and lifestyle.

　　The MLS degree requires 24 total units of credit. The Business Law Specialization will be recognized with the satisfactory completion of 15 units of coursework in addition to the first-year Law & Process or Legal Methods course. This includes 9 units of required courses and 6 units of electives. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Los Angeles
Fall (August), 2025	Los Angeles

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyola Marymount University

Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution. Please note the American Bar Association does not allow credits received in an MLS program to be transferred to a JD degree. The application form asks applicants to complete and upload a personal statement, resume and unofficial transcripts online. Personal Statement, International applicants must submit an official English translation or certified evaluation of an official transcript for baccalaureate and all post-baccalaureate degrees. The Admissions Committee prefers TOEFL scores of 90 and higher, however, the application will be reviewed in its totality. Two letters of recommendation are required. Resume. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required for admission is 3.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Loyola Marymount University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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