Master of Laws in International Legal Studies

What Will You Study in the Online Master of Laws in International Legal Studies?

• International business law
• International law and diplomacy
• International human rights law
• The law of armed conflict

In Liberty University’s LL.M. in International Legal Studies program, you’ll explore the foundations and complexities of international law, including comparative legal systems, human rights, and global governance. You’ll examine how legal frameworks operate across borders, how diplomacy and policy shape international relations, and how law intersects with global commerce and cultural dynamics. This program is designed to help you deepen your understanding of legal theory in a global context and prepare you to engage thoughtfully with international legal challenges.

Potential Career Opportunities for Online LL.M. in International Legal Studies Graduates

• Domestic and foreign policy analyst
• International legal practice specialist
• Political relations lawyer

Program Highlights for the Online LL.M. Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Laws degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).