Law, ML
Penn Carey Law's Master in Law (ML) degree enables Penn students and Penn professionals, working and studying in related fields, to expand their knowledge of law and legal principles. Students enrolled in the Master in Law's specialized curriculum will gain a solid understanding of the U.S. legal system in general as well as specific knowledge of the law in select areas of interest.
The ML degree provides exposure to critical legal issues; however, students will not be eligible to sit for a state bar examination or otherwise allow recipients to practice law. The American Bar Association (ABA) regulations do not permit the transfer of ML classes toward a JD degree.
For more information: https://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/master-in-law/
Curriculum
Eight courses are required to complete the Master in Law degree:
- 3 required ML foundational courses
- 1 elective ML foundational course
- 1 elective course from the JD curriculum (excluding 1L required courses)
- 3 electives from either the JD curriculum or the ML curriculum
Coursework may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Note that a maximum of two ML courses taken prior to matriculation in the ML program may be applied toward the ML degree if request is made and the ML program gives approval.
ML Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundational Courses | ||
| LAWM 5110 | ML: US Law & Legal Methods | |
| LAWM 5280 | ML: General Business Law | |
| LAWM 5290 | ML: Navigating the Regulatory State | |
| Elective Foundational Courses | ||
| Select 1 of the following: | ||
| ML: American Constitutional Law | ||
| ML: Technology Law | ||
| ML: Corporate Governance and Compliance | ||
| ML: Health Law and Policy Fundamentals | ||
| ML: Medical Negligence and Tort Law | ||
| ML: Contracts & Negotiations | ||
| ML: Fundamentals of US Legal Research - Online | ||
| ML: Intro to Patent Law - Online | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 1 course from JD curriculum 1 | ||
| Select 3 courses from either JD or ML curricula 2 | ||
- 1
Excluding 1L required courses.
- 2
ML offerings, designed for non-lawyers, are listed with the subject code LAWM.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.