Legal Studies (MA)

Modern organizations need specialists who can navigate the legal system with confidence. Our curriculum provides you with a broad understanding of the legal environment where individuals, businesses and the judiciary meet. This program is ideal for managers, educators and government employees who need a strong legal foundation to advance their careers.

* As an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program, we maintain the highest standards of legal education. To meet these requirements, you must complete at least nine semester hours of required Legal Specialty courses through live, synchronous instruction, ensuring you receive direct, real-time engagement with your peers and professors.

Learn from Practicing Attorneys and Judicial Experts

You will learn from those who shape the legal field every day. Our faculty includes judges from the Missouri Court of Appeals and St. Louis Circuit Court, along with federal prosecutors, public defenders and corporate attorneys. These mentors bring current legal trends directly into the classroom, connecting you to a tight-knit network of internships and career opportunities in the St. Louis legal community.

Select a Flexible Learning Modality for Working Professionals

Your education should fit your life. Whether you prefer the traditional classroom or the flexibility of our top-ranked online platform, you can choose the format that works for you. Webster is consistently recognized by BestColleges as a leading provider of online legal education, ensuring you receive a high-quality experience regardless of how you choose to study.

Gain a Global Perspective on International Law

Expand your legal horizons through Webster's global network. You can participate in short-term study abroad programs in places like Leiden, the Netherlands. These unique opportunities allow you to study international law just minutes away from the seat of global justice at The Hague.

Webster's master's in Legal Studies opens doors in several career paths, including opportunities in legal departments and law enforcement. Graduates can pursue jobs such as:

• Law Librarian
• Legal Assistant
• Mediator
• Court Reporter
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Paralegal
• Real Estate Agent
• Private Investigator

Webster University is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Legal Studies paralegal programs at Webster University are approved by the American Bar Association. The program is also a member in good standing with the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE).

NOTE: A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. The terms “legal assistant” and “paralegal” are used interchangeably for the purposes of the guidelines. Paralegals are prohibited from practicing law. St. Louis-area paralegal programs have been approved by the American Bar Association.