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Master of Arts - Legal Studies

University of Illinois

Springfield — Springfield, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 11,184
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Legal Studies addresses the needs of many professionals for a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, within the framework of an interdisciplinary liberal arts education. The master's degree students work with professors, not teaching assistants. The University of Illinois - Springfield offer small class sizes to facilitate learning and clinical education opportunities. The program is particularly suited for the United States students who are pursuing professions where practical knowledge of the law and legal system is required, including those who participate in judicial processes as witnesses, investigators, or resource persons; enforce compliance with the law; work with legal forms or requirements; or need to know about the affect of legal regulations on businesses.
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 11,184
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Springfield

Springfield, Illinois, United States

One University Plaza

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The University of Illinois - Springfield is one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System. Its talented faculty are leaders in their areas of study and teach all courses at UIS. Students take advantage of leading-edge leadership opportunities not found at other universities. This allows them to shape their college experience and positions them ahead of peers outside UIS for career opportunities and further scholarship. Why University of Illinois - Springfield Small class size: The University of Illinois - Springfield's classes are small (student-professor ratio ave...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.