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? A Juris Master (J.M.) from Liberty may be 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 that 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 (J.D.) program.
Why Choose Liberty’s Juris Master Online Program?
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.
Juris Master Degree Online Specializations
Liberty University’s Juris Master degree online program offers many areas of study for different roles and career needs.
Juris Master – General
Juris Master in American Legal Studies
Juris Master in Compliance
Juris Master in Health Law
Juris Master in International Legal Studies
Military Benefits for the Juris Master Degree
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 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)
Juris Master Online Degree Program Admission Requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or above is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Professional vita/résumé
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
Transfer Policies
At Liberty, we want to help you make the most of your prior education by allowing you to transfer in previously earned college credit. That’s why you can transfer in up to 50% of your total credits for a master’s or doctoral program!
Some restrictions apply. Please visit our Transfer Policy page for more information.
