M.A. in Law
Add Law Credentials to Your Portfolio
Regent’s online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law program is designed to expand the skills of professionals whose work may benefit from legal knowledge without requiring a Juris Doctor. Taught from a Christian perspective, it will equip you to operate effectively within a government, corporate, nonprofit, or legal environment, and provide an astute legal perspective to those you lead and serve.
PURSUE A LAW PROGRAM TAILORED TO YOUR SCHEDULE
Offered online with select on-campus course options available, Regent’s M.A. in Law gives you the flexibility to pursue your law degree where you are. With no LSAT requirements, it is designed to equip you with legal expertise in your field of interest. Pursued full-time, this law program can be completed in as little as one year.
IMPROVE YOUR MARKETABILITY
Gain increased understanding of legal matters, regulations and compliance issues in your career field. Choose from multiple M.A. in Law concentrations that range from cybersecurity to healthcare.
EXPAND YOUR LEGAL EXPERTISE
Acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills beyond paralegal studies.
GAIN THE REGENT LAW ADVANTAGE
Regent Law was ranked among Top 5 in the Nation for Interesting Professors (Teaching) and Top 35 in the Nation for Academic Experience by The Princeton Review, 2020. Our M.A. in Law program was ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Law Degree Programs by Intelligent, 2020. Gain an edge in the competition with the Regent Law advantage.
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On completing the online M.A. in Law degree, you will be able to:
- Communicate knowledgeably and effectively with others on legal issues.
- Evaluate legal issues related to topics ranging from insurance to cybersecurity.
- Research American law, including cases and statutes.
- Provide an astute legal perspective to those you lead and serve.
Career Opportunities
- Litigation support
- Legal advocacy
- Wealth management advising
- Corporate administration
- Human resources & HR administration
- C-level leadership
Regent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Advanced Paralegal Studies program will develop your legal knowledge and critical thinking, equipping you to competently assist attorneys in all aspects of a case.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program will prepare you to competently mediate business deals and resolve conflict in virtually any professional setting.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Business program will equip you with the business law training required to help your organization navigate legal regulations, compliance, and more.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Criminal Justice will equip you to help individuals and your organization navigate critical legal issues that can have a major life impact.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Cybersecurity Law is a highly marketable law concentration that will prepare you to manage cases related to the complexities of cybercrimes against the government, businesses, property, groups and individuals.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – General Legal Studies gives you the freedom to customize a program that will expand your legal knowledge and increase your marketability.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Healthcare Law is a specialized concentration that equips you with a solid understanding of how governing law and corporate compliance affect the healthcare industry.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Human Resources Law will enhance your HR law knowledge through comprehensive coursework that includes contracts, employment law, strategic human resource management, and negotiations.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Human Rights & Rule of Law will equip you with the skills you need to seek justice and serve as an advocate for those who are oppressed and vulnerable in the United States and around the world.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Immigration Law provides you with a broad overview of the U.S. legal system, teaching you fundamental immigration law concepts and citizen issues vital to individuals, families, and businesses.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – International Business Transactions program provides you with a broad overview of the U.S. legal system with a specific focus on conducting business internationally.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – National Security program explores the intersection of law and national security through coursework in intelligence, terrorism and homeland defense, and criminal law and procedure.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Nonprofit Organization Law program will grow your knowledge of the legalities surrounding nonprofit/tax exempt organizations, the management of nonprofit and faith-based organizations, negotiations, contracts, and other foundational legal coursework.
Learn MoreRegent's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Law – Regulatory Compliance program allows you to focus your program on social, market sector, or health, safety and environmental regulation to affect positive change.
Learn More(1) The philosophical and theological sources and nature of American law and justice; (2) the role of lawyers in the American justice system; and (3) jurisprudential thinking about what lawyers do, including select substantive legal issues.
American legal system and the skills necessary to succeed in that system, including reading cases and statutes, analyzing legal issues, and researching selected topics of American law.
The functions, powers, and processes of both legislative bodies and administrative agencies. Includes issues of representative theory, legislative organization and procedure, and interaction of the legislature with other branches of government plus the constitutional limitations and roles of administrative agencies.
Examines the history of the Constitution, the structure, power and limitations of each of the 3 branches of the federal government, the power and rights of the states, and the authority of local governments (counties and cities). Cross-listed with GOV 619.
Admission Requirements – M.A. in Law
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
| Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
| Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
| Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
| Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
| Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
| Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
| Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
| Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Note: On-campus international applicants must meet a fall semester application deadline of February 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of March 15 or a spring semester application deadline of June 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of July 15.
Regent Law admits students with academic promise and calling who are serious about the critical roles they will assume upon graduation. If you have decided to earn your master’s degree in law, we make applying to graduate school easy.
Admissions Criteria
The admissions committee seeks applicants who will bring a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to Regent University’s School of Law. The M.A. in Law program seeks highly motivated students and professionals who appreciate the educational benefits and professional development opportunities a graduate legal-based education offers. Each of the following will be evaluated to assess an applicant’s potential for success in the program.
- Academic achievement (GPA, course rigor, and institution(s) attended)
- Mission Fit
- Responses to the questions in the application for admission
- Skills relevant to the practice of law
Admissions Requirements
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university prior to beginning their legal studies. The admissions committee does not recommend any single major or undergraduate field of study, but welcomes majors ranging from political science to engineering, and from biblical studies to psychology. LSAT and GRE not required for admission to our program.
Admissions Decisions
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most applicants being notified within two weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office.
How to Apply to Graduate School – M.A. in Law Application Process
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: LAW Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Submit Your Professional Resume (Optional)
Your professional resume or curriculum vitae should include:
- Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets, and results
- School, community, and church leadership positions
- Service activities in which you have been involved
- Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received
Email your resume to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: LAW Master’s Application Pieces.
5. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
6. Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
7. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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M.A. in Law | $675 per credit hour*
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View estimated Cost of Attendance.
Student Fees | Cost Per Semester |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 (per semester) |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
M.A. in Law | $675 per credit hour*
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View estimated Cost of Attendance.
Student Fees | Cost Per Semester |
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 (per semester) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the M.A. in Law program, each student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of legal knowledge within the student’s concentration;
- Apply legal knowledge in practical settings;
- Write knowledgeably and effectively on legal issues;
- Explain the relevance of Christian principles to law.
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