Bowen’s Master of Studies in Law program is not accepting applications at this time while we restructure the program.

Students are required to complete Legal Institutions & Methods and two additional law school core curriculum courses. A capstone project must be successfully completed prior to graduation. Remaining courses will be chosen from the law school’s curriculum. With the exception of the Legal Institutions & Methods course, M.S.L. students will attend classes with J.D. students.

M.S.L. students may take a general curriculum or adopt a concentration. Admitted M.S.L. students are eligible for Bowen’s merit scholarships.

Resources for the M.S.L.

Full-Time Curriculum

View additional curriculum details in the Academic Catalog.

Fall Semester

Course NameCredit Hours
Legal Institutions & Methods3
First-year core course3
Electives9
Total Hours15

Spring Semester

First-year core course2-3
Electives (one of which satisfies capstone)12-13
Total Hours15

Part-Time Curriculum

Fall Semester – Year 1

Course NameCredit Hours
Legal Institutions & Methods3
First-year core course3
Electives4
Total Hours10

Spring Semester – Year 1

First-year core course2-3
Electives7-8
Total Hours9-11

Fall Semester – Year 2

Course NameCredit Hours
Electives (one of which satisfies capstone)10
Total Hours10

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