More opportunity. Lower cost. That’s what you get with the University of Arizona Master of Legal Studies degree.

We keep our tuition as affordable as possible so that you can focus more on your education and career. In fact, our MLS Online tuition is less than half the average MLS tuition at other top-50 law schools. And additional fees are a fraction of what students are required to pay at most other schools.

Academic Year 2024-25

Tuition & Fees

• On campus: $26,010, prorated at $867 per unit (excluding Mandatory University fees).*
• Online: $21,000, prorated at $700 per unit (excluding Mandatory University fees).*

• Mandatory university fees are variable based on number of units enrolled.

  Tuition assumes a full-time, 15 credit course-load per semester.  Students may also pursue their degree part-time. Part-time students enroll in at least 5 credits per semester.  A student enrolled in one 3 credit course every 7.5 week session is considered part-time.

• Room and Board: $16,300 
• Books and Supplies: $600
• Transportation: $5,000
• Miscellaneous: $2,200
• Course Fees: $100
• Total Estimated Other Expenses: $24,200

Summer tuition varies every year.

Additional Information

• Tuition and fees, including prorated part-time tuition, see the UA Bursar’s Office webpage
• Tuition Calculator

*All amounts shown here or in other University of Arizona College of Law communications represent tuition and fees as currently approved. The amounts are subject to change, upon approval by the Arizona Board of Regents, which typically releases tuition decisions in April.

Your Master of Legal Studies degree opens the door to a wide variety of careers.

University of Arizona Law MLS graduates have secured positions in insurance, employee benefits, procurement, contracts administration, compliance, business analysis, public policy, law enforcement, law office support services and in a wide variety of other fields. Students have obtained positions with governmental agencies, business organizations, social service providers, educational institutions, non-profits and international NGOs.  

Jobs held by recent University of Arizona MLS graduates include:

Deadlines

• Applications for Fall admission are due Aug. 1 (June 1 for international applicants).
• Applications for Spring admission are due Dec.15 (Oct. 22 for international applicants).
• Applications for Summer* admission are due May 1.

For class start dates and other calendar information, please visit the current calendar in the University of Arizona catalog.

The International application deadline is only for main campus.  Online International applications follow the regular deadlines.

* Although main campus and online students may start in fall or spring, only online students may start in summer. 

Begin your application.

Application Requirements

1. Personal statement of 1-3 pages summarizing your qualifications for and interest in the program, along with career objective
2. Unofficial academic transcripts (Official Transcripts required if admitted)*
3. One academic or professional Letter of Recommendation is required, additional letters are optional. Please address letters to "MLS Admissions Committee."
4. Your resume or curriculum vitae.
5. Accelerated Master’s Program applicants must be currently enrolled in the BA in Law or Cyber Operations: Cyber Law and Policy Emphasis degree at the University of Arizona.
6. $50 Application fee (currently waived)

No GRE required! 

English Requirements

• For applicants who do not hold a degree from an English-speaking country, TOEFL iBT® (minimum score of 79 iBT or 550 PBT) or IETLS (minimum composite score of 6.5, with no subject area below) or a 110 CEPT
• The admissions committee reserves the right to request additional information, such as a personal interview or independent confirmation of prior degrees, depending on individual considerations.

You may pursue a general MLS degree, concentrate in a specific area through a specialized program, or pursue self-designed curriculum in their area of interest.

The MLS is available online and on campus, with most core classes offered in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.

Full-Time or Part-Time

You may pursue the MLS on a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you opt for the full-time or part-time program, you can begin your studies in the fall or spring.

Full-Time Program
Full-time students will complete their degree requirements in two consecutive semesters in one academic year. Full-time course work typically includes completing 15–17 units a semester.

Part-Time Program
The part-time MLS program accommodates working professionals who cannot complete their degree requirements in one academic year. Part-time MLS students must complete their degree requirements within four years of enrolling in the program.

Tucson - Phoenix - Online

Enroll in the University of Arizona Master of Legal Studies degree, offered fully online and now with optional in-person* evening classes once a week at the UA Chandler campus (located at the Chandler Community Center).