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Advance your legal career from anywhere.

WashU Law online law degree programs deliver a distinctive legal education with flexibility.

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Flexible legal education for ambitious professionals.

Our online law degree programs harness the same faculty expertise, rigorous coursework, and comprehensive resources that set WashU Law apart. Develop essential legal knowledge while maintaining your professional momentum.

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The WashU Law experience, delivered anywhere.

Our online master’s degree programs uphold the same academic standards that have made our on-campus programs among the best in the nation. Enroll in courses that are designed and led by the same faculty who teach on campus, attend face-to-face online classes with accomplished peers, and engage in hands-on learning experiences hosted in person in St. Louis, Missouri.

Online Programs

Choose your path.

We offer the following graduate law programs online.

Online MLS

Build legal expertise to advance your career without becoming a practicing attorney. Choose from concentrations in Business Law, Conflict Resolution, Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, or Employment Law.

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Online LLM

Develop expertise in the U.S. legal system while continuing your international legal career. Complete this 24-credit program in as little as 18 months.

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Online LLM in Taxation

Gain specialized expertise in U.S. tax law complexities. Learn from faculty with extensive industry knowledge and real-world experience.

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Financial Support

We believe in rewarding academic excellence.

We provide financial support through merit scholarships, need-based grants, and funding options to make legal education accessible and affordable.

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Your questions answered.

WashU Law is ranked #14 by U.S. News & World Report.

In addition to full-time, on-campus graduate programs, WashU Law also offers several competitive online law degree programs.

Prospective students are encouraged to schedule a remote meeting to learn more about our online program requirements, including coursework requirements.

Anyone can apply for part-time enrollment into our programs. However, none of our online law programs accept transfer credits.

Each program requires 24 credits at $3,033 per credit hour.

Anyone can apply for part-time enrollment into our programs. However, none of our online law programs accept transfer credits. Learn more about acquiescence on the ABA website.

For more than a century, WashU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Find out more about the university’s HLC accreditation here.

Summer Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Summer Semester Start Date: June 1, 2026

Fall Application Deadline: Aug. 17, 2026

Fall Semester Start Date: Sept. 7, 2026