Master of
Legal Studies
Reach Higher with a Master of Legal Studies degree.
Master of Legal Studies
A Master of Legal Studies is designed for students who want to study the legal system and have a desire to research and apply the law in a variety of professional fields.
Students in the MLS program will be able to…
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Practice legal analysis by examining laws, regulations, and cases.
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Learn to conduct legal research.
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Apply reasoning and writing skills to solve legal problems.
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Gain a professional edge in your industry without becoming a lawyer.
What Sets Us Apart
Program Highlights
Experienced Professors
Your teachers are lawyers. You benefit from their knowledge and practical experience.
NO LSAT Required
You do not need to submit LSAT scores to be accepted to the program.
Gain a Professional Edge
Learn compliance and regulation without becoming a practicing attorney or representing clients.
Degree Earned In One To Two Years
Attend part-time or full-time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Future with a Master of Legal Studies
Choose to work in healthcare, law enforcement, compliance, government, social services, or any path that involves working with legal issues.
Compliance Director
Legal Consultant
Federal Regulatory Agent
Court Administrator
Meet Your Department Chair
Matthew Reynolds, Dean
Mr. Reynolds was instrumental in developing and leading Law School policy and educational initiatives, including program assessment, teaching effectiveness, and school/program re-accreditation. He was a Civil Legal Research Attorney with the County of Alameda prior to becoming Dean of the Drivon School of Law. Mr. Reynolds was previously a DSOL Professor of Law and the Associate Dean from 2010 to 2019.
Mr. Reynolds holds a degree from the UCLA School of Law, where he was Law Review Editor, and a bachelor’s degree from U.C. Berkeley. Prior to becoming Dean, Reynolds was an attorney at several local law firms specializing in civil employment litigation.