The Juris Master (JM) degree, like any other Master of Legal Studies degree, serves those who serve the law. Whether you're interested in non-profit advocacy in Criminal Justice or corporate compliance with Government Contracts or Employee and Labor Relations, preserving US defense with National and Cybersecurity or a career in the patent office, the JM program at Scalia Law will help you gain the expertise and the network necessary to launch your career to the next level.
The JM program is available with both 100% online and hybrid online/on-campus concentrations. You will build your expertise with foundational training in the U.S. legal system before developing an independent specialization with courses tailored to your specific career goals.
Admissions
Admission to the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Juris Master Degree Program is highly competitive. To be admitted, the following is required:
- All applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent.
- If an applicant has completed post-secondary work outside the U.S., the applicant must use either World Education Series (WES) or AACRAO International Services for evaluation of the international transcripts.
- All applicants for admission must have demonstrated high academic standing, and professional achievements or positions indicating the applicant's capacity for performing master's-level work.
For more information, see: https://jurismasters.gmu.edu/how-to-apply/.
Policies
Information regarding the regulations and policies applying to this program can be found here: https://www.law.gmu.edu/academics/regulations.
Degree Requirements
Total Credits: 30
Core Curriculum
The Juris Master Degree Program requires all students to complete 15 credits of required core curriculum before moving on to course work for their selected concentration electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAWG 502 | Intro to US Law | 1-3 |
| LAWG 505 | Economics for Lawyers | 1-3 |
| LAWG 506 | Contracts | 2-3 |
| LAW 106 | Criminal Law | 2-3 |
| or LAWG 511 | Criminal Law | |
| LAWG 520 | Constitutional Law | 3-4 |
| LAWG 810 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12-19 | |
Students are required to complete their remaining course work in from specializations in: Criminal Justice, Employment and Labor Relations, Financial and Commercial Services, Government Contracts & Regulation, Intellectual Property, National Security, Cybersecurity & Information Privacy, or General Law. These courses will be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor to suit your educational needs and goals. See here for sample curriculum.