About the course

Constitutional law is the study of individual civil rights and governmental powers established by the U.S. Constitution. It delves into the subjects of daily front-page news?from social justice and inequality to questions of individual privacy, judicial power, freedom of religion, legal history, race, and gender. The breadth of faculty expertise at Akron Law allows for study in a wide variety of constitutional law subjects. Our faculty are senior scholars who have engaged in deep analysis and prolific research on questions of constitutional import. Their practical experience as counsel to legislatures, courts, and executives, as well as civil rights plaintiffs allows them to convey the meaning of constitutional law both in theory and in practice. 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: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Akron
Fall (August), 2024	Akron
Spring (January), 2025	Akron
Fall (August), 2025	Akron
Spring (January), 2026	Akron

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Akron

Resume. Your resume should summarize your education, work experience, any publications and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.

　　Personal Statement. Your personal statement should explain in detail your interest in the MSL program at The University of Akron School of Law and how the MSL will enhance your professional growth. Please also include any information that demonstrates your ability to succeed in graduate level coursework, including, but not limited to, work/life experiences. Your personal statement should not exceed two pages in length (typed and double-spaced).

　　Official transcripts from every prior university/college attended.

　　Two letters of recommendation.

　　The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 96 and 590 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.0.

　　A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.

　　A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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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 University of Akron. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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