Online Master of Legal Studies – Contract Management Emphasis

Gain the knowledge you need to navigate contract drafting and review with the Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in contract management degree at Arizona State University. The contract management emphasis can enhance your career opportunities with a comprehensive understanding of business and government contracts.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/21/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

Degree questions, answered

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Earn your legal studies degree with a contract management emphasis

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Will my legal studies degree say 'online'?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.

Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Legal Studies. Your emphasis in contract management will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Contract management emphasis courses

Coursework in the program includes topics, such as understanding contract language, commenting on contract drafts and choosing contract terms. Built for customization, a majority of your courses will be electives or related to your emphasis area. Courses may include:


What can I do with contract management skills?

Contract managers can create legally binding agreements, negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts and ensure the contracts are being followed according to the document.

Contract management skills and experience can be useful for several different job markets. Many students in this legal studies program are professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in order to advance in their current field. The emphasis in contract management may help graduates pursue or advance in one of the following careers:

Earn your law degree with renowned, practiced educators

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. Our world-class faculty provides comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and addresses legal challenges on a global scale.

Earn your law degree with renowned, practiced educators

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. Our world-class faculty provides comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and addresses legal challenges on a global scale.

Apply to earn your legal studies degree

Applicants to the Master of Legal Studies program must fulfill the requirements of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

U.S.-educated applicants can apply through our FastApp process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MLS program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation. Find more information about the FastApp process here.

Study at one of the best law schools in the country

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU is one of the top schools in the nation, providing personalized and practical legal education. Offering more than 250 unique courses, students can tailor their educational experiences to meet their unique interests. Our bar passage achievements and peer-reviewed U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight our dedication to preparing students for success.

#1


in Arizona for bar passage

7


specialty law programs ranked amongst the top 35 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report

Top 20


best public law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report

#45


best law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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