Master of Legal Studies
Advance your career with skills in conflict resolution for non-lawyers
Advance your career with skills in conflict resolution for non-lawyers
Earn a graduate degree in conflict resolution with flexible, top-ranked learning online or in-personQuick factsNext start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 10Weeks per class: 7.5Total credit hours: 30
Online and in-person: No application fee or entrance exam requiredA program that sets you up for success and leadership
Earning a master’s in conflict resolution equips you with expertise in negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution. This unique degree enhances your employability for roles in many fields, including human resources, paralegal and law paraprofessional practice, corporate leadership, international relations, public policy, consulting and organizational development.Available both online and in-person, the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree with an emphasis in conflict resolution is a flexible program designed to provide professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate conflict in various circumstances and environments effectively.Why ASU Law?
Join one of the best law programs anywhere, from anywhere.
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In the U.S. for legal master’s graduates
Ahead of Northwestern, Georgetown, USC and Texas A&M– National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-2023
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ASU worldwide rank for education, employability, faculty and research
Center for World University Rankings, 2024#15
Best public law school in the United States
U.S. News & World Report, 2025Develop the skills to navigate and resolve disputes with a program that provides the essential legal framework and expertise in conflict resolution. Gain a deep understanding of arbitration, mediation, negotiation and legal principles to effectively manage conflicts in professional and organizational settings.
Graduates with a conflict resolution emphasis will be equipped to address disputes in various industries, including business, human resources, law enforcement and executive leadership.
Graduates with a conflict resolution emphasis will be equipped to address disputes in various industries, including business, human resources, law enforcement and executive leadership.
Prepare for Arizona’s legal paraprofessional licensure with a program that provides the necessary coursework and expertise to meet eligibility requirements and sit for mandatory exams.
Licensed legal paraprofessionals can offer legal advice, assist clients and represent them in court within specific practice areas, including criminal law, family law, juvenile law, limited jurisdiction civil law and state administrative law.
Licensed legal paraprofessionals can offer legal advice, assist clients and represent them in court within specific practice areas, including criminal law, family law, juvenile law, limited jurisdiction civil law and state administrative law.
