Juris Master (JM) Online Degree Program

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Launch Your Legal Career with Liberty’s Juris Master Online Degree Program

Do you have a passion for the law? Does the idea of working in the legal sector excite you? Conferring a Juris Master (JM) from Liberty may be the right next step for you!

Whether you want to serve in the public sector, politics, or with nonprofits, a Juris Master’s degree can help prepare you for a career in the legal world. Our program is uniquely designed with professionals in mind so you can become better equipped to serve the people and organizations that matter to you most.

With esteemed professors in our School of Law who care immensely about your success, you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.

What can I do with a Juris Master degree?

Our Juris Master degree is designed to give you specialized legal skills that can help you thrive in your unique field. This degree can open the door to many new roles in your industry that require legal knowledge but are not a formal law practice.

Because a Juris Master degree focuses entirely on complementing your professional experience with a focused study of the law, it is not designed to meet requirements to sit for the bar exam or practice law. In fact, the American Bar Association only approves residential Juris Doctor programs. If you are thinking about becoming an attorney, we encourage you to apply to our residential Juris Doctor (JD) program.

What Will You Study in Our Online Juris Master Program?

Liberty University’s online Juris Master program provides a robust curriculum designed to enhance your understanding of law in a broad range of professional contexts. Initially, you will dive into the core principles of law through foundational courses in legal research, writing, and the American legal system. These courses are crucial for developing a strong base in legal theory, critical thinking, and effective communication skills, essential for any law-related profession. Understanding how to navigate the complexities of legal documentation and the judicial process will be emphasized to ensure you can apply these skills in various scenarios.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

When you study at Liberty University, you embark on a journey and become part of a community that is inspiring, motivating, and storied. Liberty’s mission of Training Champions for Christ is upheld by professors who are focused on preparing you to impact the world – without having to leave your community.

By earning your education at Liberty University, you join over 100,000 students who are preparing to lead in their respective fields with excellence, integrity, and professionalism. By studying at a nonprofit university whose online programs are widely recognized for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, you can trust that your degree combines rigorous academics with the calling that God has on your life. As you enter the legal field, you can be confident that your degree can help you prepare to take the next steps in your career.

Pursuing your master’s degree shouldn’t mean putting your life on hold. With no set login times and a program that is 100% online, you can study anywhere, anytime. This unique level of flexibility that Liberty offers allows you to focus on what’s important to you as you pursue your Juris Master’s degree.

At Liberty, you will receive a top-notch education that will go with you wherever you go. Our professors will pray for and with you and encourage you as you embark on your journey. So what are you waiting for? Pursue your JM degree online today! With 8 different start dates throughout the year, starting your juris master’s degree online has never been easier.

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Potential Careers for Our Juris Master Online Degree

Executive policy director
Legal consultant
Legal educator

Local or federal compliance agent
Risk management consultant

Online Juris Master Degree Options

Liberty University’s Juris Master degree online program offers many areas of study for different roles and career needs.

Juris Master – General

Our 100% online Juris Master – General is designed to fit your need for a customizable, flexible, and fast legal studies degree. As you pursue your Juris Master online degree, you will study master’s-level legal studies without the bar examination preparations that are part of a Juris Doctor degree, so you can focus on what matters most to you.

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Juris Master in American Legal Studies

Our 100% online Juris Master in American Legal Studies can help equip you with the foundation you need to understand American law and its influence on institutions around the country. You will study the intricacies of constitutional law, property law, legal communication, jurisprudence, and legal history to prepare you to understand the American government’s influence on global business and national economic development.

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Juris Master in Compliance

Our 100% online Juris Master in Compliance can help equip professionals with critical expertise in the regulation and policy matters that affect all fields of business and nonprofit organizations. Understanding compliance law is important for any organization. With an administrative state of regulatory bodies constantly updating requirements, companies and professionals need more expertise in handling compliance-related matters in corporate, private, financial, and educational institutions. By earning your master in compliance online, you can become a valuable asset to your company and to society.

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Juris Master in Health Law

Our 100% online Juris Master in Health Law can help you enhance your expertise in the healthcare field. Health-related areas account for one-fifth of the U.S. economy, and health law issues continue to be an important part of the healthcare industry. You will build your knowledge and skills in one of the most active legal disciplines with the tools you need to keep up with ever-changing policies.

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Juris Master in International Legal Studies

Our 100% online Juris Master of International Legal Studies is designed to prepare you to negotiate the complex world of international law. You will study foreign legal policies, international business regulations, and the effects of various legal systems on global markets. You will also learn how to perform legal analysis and research, allowing you to become an expert in international law and policy.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Graduate Full Time	$580/Credit
Graduate Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

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Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Juris Master (JM) Online Degree Expand Your Knowledge of the Law

Launch Your Legal Career with Liberty’s Juris Master Online Degree Program

What can I do with a Juris Master degree?

What Will You Study in Our Online Juris Master Program?

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Careers for Our Juris Master Online Degree

Online Juris Master Degree Options

Juris Master – General

Juris Master in American Legal Studies

Juris Master in Compliance

Juris Master in Health Law

Juris Master in International Legal Studies

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