Master of Juridical Studies (MJS)

The Master of Juridical Studies (MJS) is designed for individuals in career fields who would benefit from limited legal training and do not require a professional degree.

This degree, which requires 30 credit hours, is the equivalent of an MA or MS degree in other divisions of Washington University. While 24 of the credit hours are earned in regular course work, 6 credits are awarded for a thesis based on independent research. This course of study does not qualify recipients to practice law.

If an MJS student wished to pursue their JD degree, they must follow the same application process as JD applications, including taking the LSAT exam. Any credit earned toward the MJS is not transferable to the JD program.