
MSL Program Area of Study:
Education Law
The Education Law concentration equips professionals with the legal knowledge necessary to navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of education. Designed for educators, school and district administrators, higher education professionals, policymakers, and education consultants, this concentration examines the laws, policies, and legal principles that shape educational institutions.
Students explore the legal rights and responsibilities of educational stakeholders while developing practical skills in conflict resolution, policy implementation, compliance, and effective communication. Graduates are prepared to address legal and regulatory challenges in K–12 schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, and organizations that support the education sector.
The MSL at UF Law
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at the University of Florida Levin College of Law is a fully online, 30-credit graduate degree designed for working professionals who work adjacent to the law but do not intend to practice law.
Whether you’re in compliance, tax, finance, healthcare, estate planning, or another profession that may encounter legal issues, the MSL program provides a solid legal foundation tailored to your profession.
You’ll gain practical knowledge of the legal landscape relevant to your industry—strengthening your decision-making, compliance awareness, and leadership capabilities.

What drew me to the MSL program was its practical approach to understanding legal and compliance issues, directly applicable to my work in higher education. The program has strengthened my ability to think strategically about policy, risk, and organizational decision-making; while providing me with tools I can apply immediately in my professional life. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience has been learning alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds and gaining perspectives that have broadened my understanding of legal and ethical issues across industries.
Jeanna Johnson, Compliance Officer
Courses:
30 credits total (12 credits required courses; 10 credits area of study; 8 elective credits)
Degree Requirements
Required classes for ALL students, all areas of study
- Introduction to the U.S. Legal System (M.S.L.)
JRM 5352 | 2 Credits - Introduction to Administrative Law
JRM 5501 | 2 Credits - Incorporated Businesses for Non-Lawyers
JRM 5000 | 2 Credits - Introduction to Contracts
JRM 5010 | 2 Credits - Ethics and Professional Standards for Non-Lawyers
JRM 5210 | 2 Credits - Unincorporated Businesses for Non-Lawyers
JRM 5066 | 2 Credits
Area of Study Courses
- Education Law
JRM 5930 | 2 Credits - Special Education Law
JRM 5930 | 2 Credits - Alternative Dispute Resolution
JRM 5930 | 2 Credits - Special Topics: Professional Communication
JRM 5930 | 1 Credit - Special Topics: Negotiation Workshop
JRM 5930 | 1 Credit - Privacy Law for Non-Lawyers
JRM 5510 | 2 Credits
