Online Master of Legal Studies – Criminal Law Emphasis

Possible outcomes from FastApp submission may include:

• Conditional admission.
• A request for supplementary documents.
• A request to complete the full MLS application with accompanying documents.
• Denial.

For the FastApp application to be considered complete, it must include:

• The complete MLS FastApp application form and the following uploaded documents:
  • An unofficial transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
  • Resume that does not exceed three typed pages.

If a decision cannot be made from a FastApp, our admissions team may request additional information from an applicant, including any or all of the following:

• Writing sample.
• Explanations to affirmative answers to any conduct questions.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Transcripts from all institutions attended, including the transcript showing a bachelor's degree was conferred.

A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of an applicant’s bachelor's program is preferred. Prospective students may earn admission with a cumulative GPA below 3.00 if the other assets included in the application package are strong, such as but not limited to:

• A personal statement that addresses a low GPA or inconsistent academic performance.
• Improved academic performance in subsequent degrees.
• Significant work history since completing a bachelor’s degree.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application.
• Official* transcripts.
• CV or resume.

*Transcripts can be unofficial through the FastApp process. Official transcripts reflecting degree conferral(s) will be required if an applicant is admitted.

If English isn’t your native language and you haven’t completed a bachelor’s degree or higher at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., you must provide evidence of English proficiency.