Advance Your Career with Loyola’s Flexible Law Degrees
For professionals in business, finance, compliance, or management, Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) and Master of Laws (LLM) programs give you the legal knowledge to navigate complex regulations and lead with purpose. Here, you can expect:
- A choice of 12 programs across key areas, such as health law, compliance, business law, and advocacy
- Flexible online, hybrid, and on-campus learning options for working professionals
- A #4 ranking in Health Law (U.S. News & World Report) and #1 ranking in Child & Family Law (Law Street Media)
- Classes with practicing attorneys and compliance leaders who bring real cases to coursework
- Accessibility for attorneys and non-attorneys alike seeking legal fluency and leadership
At Loyola, you’ll gain the confidence, network, and experience to turn your knowledge into impact.
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
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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.
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 Program in Rule of Law for Development reflects Loyola’s longstanding belief that establishing and strengthening the rule of law at home and around the world requires a multidisciplinary effort.
Juliet Sorenson, JD
Clinical Professor of Law; Director,
Rule of Law Institute and Program in Rule of Law for Development
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 Program in Rule of Law for Development reflects Loyola’s longstanding belief that establishing and strengthening the rule of law at home and around the world requires a multidisciplinary effort.
Juliet Sorenson, JD
Clinical Professor of Law; Director,
Rule of Law Institute and Program in Rule of Law for Development
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
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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.
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