Online MLS
Orientation & Start of Fall 2026 Semester
Mandatory MLS Online orientation will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. Details on how to join will be announced closer to the date.
Students will be required to complete an Introduction to the MLS program course in Canvas prior to the Fall semester beginning. Students should gain access to CIS, and subsequently Canvas, prior to their respective August orientations. We anticipate this course to take roughly 6 hours to complete. This is mandatory. Students with questions or concerns may reach out to Ali Holdeman.
MLS Student Handbook
Incoming students for the class of 2027 are scheduled to attend classes for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. Please be advised that the courses offered and the class weekend schedule are subject to change without notice.
This MLS student handbook is intended to provide students with information, guidelines, and policies to support their quality of life and academic success while pursuing the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree. All students are responsible for reading and understanding the contents of this handbook in full.
Tentative 2026-2027 MLS Class Schedule by Semester*
*Please be advised that the courses offered and class weekend schedule are subject to change without notice.
FIRST SEMESTER CLASSES
Basic Meditation OR Conflict and Legal Crisis Management
Lawsuits and Litigation OR Healthcare Law
Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers
Understanding Cases, Statutes, and Legislation
First Semester Class Dates
Classes begin: Monday, Aug. 24
Classes end: Sunday, Dec. 6
Final Exam period: Mon-Sun, Dec. 7-13
SECOND SEMESTER CLASSES
Business Law OR AI & the Law
Contracts in the Modern Economy OR Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
The Regulatory System
Legal Ethics
Second Semester Class Dates
Classes begin: Monday, Jan. 11
Classes end: Sunday, April 25
Final exam period: Mon-Sun, April 26-May 2
THIRD SEMESTER CLASSES
Criminal Law for MLS Students
Government, Private Property, and Land Use OR Healthcare Compliance
Labor and Employment
Family Law
Third Semester Class Dates
Classes begin: Monday, Aug. 23
Classes end: Sunday, Dec. 5
Final exam period, Mon-Thurs, Dec. 6-9
Capstone: Saturday, Dec. 4