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Online Programs in Legal Studies

Complex societal challenges associated with the public’s ability to access justice persist. Through an online program in legal studies at American Military University, you will be challenged to develop sound research and communication skills, providing a framework for critical legal investigation.

Our legal studies programs are designed to advance knowledge that is useful in multiple kinds of legal professions, such as legal administration, legal analytics, legal data security, compliance, jury consultation, and victim advocacy, among others. The LSAT® is not required for admission.

AMU offers companion programs focused on public administration and public policy.


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Our roots are in the military, but we are open to all. Here’s why 135,000+ have chosen AMU.

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Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Our online courses feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Flexible

Classes start every month with mostly 8-week formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. We are committed to awarding you as much transfer credit as possible for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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All students have access to our advisors who are available seven days a week, as well as our robust catalog of mental health resources, including TalkCampus, a real-time, professionally monitored peer support app.

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All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Military family members, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents are also eligible for the Preferred Military Rate.

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Your tuition will be $350/credit hour for undergraduate courses. Request information to learn how you can save on tuition with one of our special rates or grants.

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Your tuition will be $455/credit hour for master's and graduate certificate courses. Request information to learn how you can save on tuition with one of our special rates or grants.

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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