World-Class Opportunity Awaits You
World-Class Opportunity Awaits You
At Loyola University Chicago School of Law, legal education isn’t just for attorneys. Our online master’s programs welcome both practicing lawyers and professionals outside the legal field who want to deepen their expertise, expand their career opportunities, and make an immediate impact in their work. With Loyola’s pioneering approach to online learning, you’ll gain the skills, connections, and confidence to lead with purpose—on your terms.
Explore Our MJ Programs
Explore Our MJ Programs
Loyola's MJ programs build legal knowledge in health care, compliance, child advocacy, and legal governance for development. Programs are online and flexible, so you can advance without pausing your career.
Discover Our LLM Programs
Discover Our LLM Programs
Attorneys can specialize in health law, compliance, child and family law, business, U.S. and international law, tax, or advocacy. Learn from faculty who bring current, real-world expertise to every course.
Make an Investment in Your Future
Make an Investment in Your Future
No application fee, no required test scores,* and tuition structured for value. Utilize your military or employer benefits or leverage additional financial resources to help fund your future. *LSAT, GRE, GMAT. Some applicants may need to provide English-proficiency scores.
Learn About Our Career Services
Learn About Our Career Services
Career advisors connect your Loyola degree with real professional opportunities. You’ll be supported as a student and throughout your career as an alum.
Earn Your MJ Expand Your Possibilities
With Loyola’s Master of Jurisprudence degrees, you don’t need to be an attorney to harness the power of law. Built for professionals across industries who want to strengthen their expertise, expand their career options, and make a meaningful impact, you can choose programs from:
MJ in Children’s Law & Policy
Strengthen your ability to advocate for children and families by gaining legal knowledge that complements careers in education, social work, health care, or public service.
MJ in Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management
Position yourself as a leader who can anticipate and manage regulatory change, with eligibility to sit for compliance industry exams through Loyola’s accredited program.
MJ in Health Law
Build the expertise to navigate health care’s evolving laws and regulations from patient privacy to compliance and risk management, with practitioner faculty who work at the intersection of law and health.
MJ in Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW)
Join a global community of leaders addressing governance and justice challenges. This blended program includes online coursework and an immersive term at Loyola’s Rome campus.
Whether you work in business, health care, education, or international development, Loyola’s MJ programs give you the tools to transform your career and lead with confidence.
Loyola’s Impact—In Numbers
- 100 Top 100 Best Value University
U.S. News & World Report (2024) - 8 Master of Laws (LLM) programs to choose from
- 4 Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) programs to choose from
LLM Programs that Power Your Next Chapter
Loyola’s Master of Laws programs help attorneys specialize, refine their skills, and gain the professional credibility that comes with advanced training. With flexible formats and renowned faculty, you can tailor your path through programs like:
Business Law
Strengthen your regulatory and transactional expertise with guidance from faculty, jurists, and business leaders.
Child & Family Law
Study with leaders in child advocacy in the nation’s top-ranked program, offered fully online.
Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management
Master compliance and risk oversight, with eligibility for industry certification exams.
Health Law
Learn from practitioner faculty in Loyola’s top-ranked online health law program.
International Lawyers (U.S. Law + International Law tracks)
Gain U.S. and international law expertise through tailored tracks for bar eligibility or global practice.
Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW)
Prepare to lead governance and justice reforms in a blended program with a Rome residency.
Tax Law
Advance in tax and estate planning with hands-on training at Loyola’s Federal Tax Clinic.
Trial Advocacy & ADR
Build courtroom, appellate, and mediation skills through immersive, practice-based learning.
Connect with respected faculty, a supportive community, and a global professional network. You’ll graduate with the focused expertise and career-ready skills to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
The launch of the new MJ in Rule of Law for Development reflects Loyola’s longstanding belief that establishing and strengthening the rule of law requires a multidisciplinary effort.
William (Bill) T. Loris
Founding Director Emeritus, Rule of Law for Development Program
I am forever grateful to Loyola for giving me a strong foundation to foster professional development.
Laura Hoffman
Child and Family Law LLM '10, Health Law and Policy SJD '12
Assistant Professor of Law/Co-Director, Center for Health Law and Policy
Cleveland State University College of Law
A Personalized, Practical Legal Education
From policy to everyday life, the law is a force for change. At Loyola University Chicago, we prepare students to channel that force as advocates for change and architects of a more just society.
The launch of the new MJ in Rule of Law for Development reflects Loyola’s longstanding belief that establishing and strengthening the rule of law requires a multidisciplinary effort.
William (Bill) T. Loris
Founding Director Emeritus, Rule of Law for Development Program
I am forever grateful to Loyola for giving me a strong foundation to foster professional development.
Laura Hoffman
Child and Family Law LLM '10, Health Law and Policy SJD '12
Assistant Professor of Law/Co-Director, Center for Health Law and Policy
Cleveland State University College of Law
Your Future in Law Begins Here
Applying to Loyola is designed to fit your life. The process is clear, quick, 100 percent online, and focused on helping you move forward without unnecessary barriers. When you apply, you can expect:
- No application fee
- No required test scores*
- Expedited admission decision
It’s never been easier to apply. Take the first step today and open the door to new opportunities with Loyola’s nationally recognized programs.
*LSAT, GRE, GMAT. Some applicants may need English-proficiency scores.
Let's Talk About Your Next Step
Our admissions team is here to answer your questions, help you explore programs, and guide you through the application process. If you'd like, you can schedule an appointment with our Enrollment Advisor. Reach out anytime—we’re ready to support you.