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Master of Arts in Legal Studies

Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

USA,Missouri

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,536/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119, USA

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Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Legal Studies

Program Overview

The coursework for the master of arts (MA) in legal studies is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the legal environment in which individuals, businesses and the judiciary operates. This degree should be attractive to those individuals who need additional legal knowledge to function more effectively (for example, managers, teachers, government employees and legal assistants). The program in legal studies does not prepare students for the practice of law, and its graduates are not eligible for admission to the bar.

MA degree-seeking students with a declared major in legal studies may seek, concurrently with the degree, a certificate in paralegal studies. All of the coursework is applied toward both the degree and the certificate. To gain the certificate, students must pay a second graduation fee.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Utilize critical thinking strategies for legal reasoning and analysis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Code of Professional Responsibility to guide professional behaviors and decision-making.
Integrate the skills and knowledge necessary for understanding legal issues working from both theoretical and practical applications.
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential goals of legal researching, problem solving and logic as applied to legal writing.
Evaluate legal information to be used in effective written communication for practical problems encountered in a legal environment.
Analyze the significant role that legal assistants have in the legal world.
Apply advanced legal knowledge and skills in legal practice.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
mar 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
oct 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,536 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University is offering a 25% scholarship for transfer students applying for the Spring 2025 intake. This scholarship is available for students with a GPA of 3.5 and above, for applications submitted between December 17th, 2024, and January 13th, 2025.
The scholarship will provide a discount of USD 6,768 off the total program fee of USD 27,072. As a result, the net cost for eligible students will be USD 20,304 for the entire program.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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