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Master in Law Degree

Master in Law Degree

Welcome! The Master in Law (ML) Program offers you three ways to engage with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School: The ML degree program, the Certificate in Law program, and by experiencing ad-hoc coursework. Learn more about the ML degree below.

Educational Opportunities in the Master in Law Program for Penn Affiliates

We appreciate the voices of those with varied backgrounds in the Law School classroom. Whether you are interested in complementing your career or studies in another discipline we are certain you will find coursework and programs of study that interest you and meet your needs at the Law School.

The Law School invites Penn professional, graduate, & upper-class undergraduate¹ students, and faculty/staff who wish to incorporate a legal perspective in the issues that intersect with their professional fields and academic interests to take a class² or pursue the advanced credentials of the Certificate in Law or the Master in Law Degree.

¹ Upper-class undergraduate students must consult with their programs or advisors before applying for the Certificate or the Degree.

² First-year required JD courses are reserved for the first-year JD cohort only.

Master in Law (ML) Degree

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March 23, 2023

Master in Law Webinar for Penn Students, Staff, and Faculty

The Master in Law Program invites Penn professionals, graduate, & upper-class undergraduate students, and faculty/staff who wish to incorporate a legal perspective in the issues that intersect with their professional fields and academic interests to learn more about the benefits of pursuing advanced credentials of the Certificate in Law or the Master in Law Degree. Register

March 24, 2023

Master in Law Information Webinar

Thinking about complementing your career or studies in another discipline? Think Master in Law. The Master in Law (ML) Program invites those of you who seek to incorporate a legal perspective on the issues that intersect with your professional field and academic interests to learn more about the benefits of pursuing the advanced credentials of the Master in Law Degree, or how to take a class at the law school during the summer term. Register

April 14, 2023

Master in Law Information Webinar for Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

The Master in Law Program invites Penn professionals, graduate, & upper-class undergraduate students, and faculty/staff who wish to incorporate a legal perspective in the issues that intersect with their professional fields and academic interests to learn more about the benefits of pursuing advanced credentials of the Certificate in Law or the Master in Law Degree. Register

April 21, 2023

Master in Law Information Webinar

Thinking about complementing your career or studies in another discipline? Think Master in Law. The Master in Law (ML) Program invites those of you who seek to incorporate a legal perspective on the issues that intersect with your professional field and academic interests to learn more about the benefits of pursuing the advanced credentials of the Master in Law Degree, or how to take a class at the law school during the summer term. Register

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For a closer look at Penn Carey Law’s many other education programs, including Continuing Legal Education for practicing attorneys, see our section on Legal Education Programs.