The University of Florida’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is now offered at the new UF Jacksonville campus. This graduate program is designed specifically for non-lawyers—professionals who regularly engage with legal requirements, compliance frameworks, or regulatory systems but do not hold a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
Whether you work in finance, healthcare, eldercare, or estate planning, the MSL provides the legal knowledge and analytical tools to navigate complex rules, reduce risk, and lead with confidence. It’s a career-enhancing credential for professionals who need to understand the law—not practice it.
Why Choose UF Jacksonville?
- Same UF curriculum. Now with a physical presence. UF’s Master of Studies in Law program is delivered fully online—but Jacksonville marks the program’s first physical location, offering students in the region a new way to engage with UF Law. This expanded access includes in-person networking events, industry engagement, and the opportunity to connect with a growing graduate student community across disciplines like engineering, computer science, and healthcare. It’s the same rigorous curriculum—now with a local footprint.
- Flexible formats for working professionals: Designed for adult learners, the program offers weekend and hybrid formats to fit your schedule.
- Faculty with legal and industry expertise: Learn from UF Law faculty who bring real-world experience in compliance, regulation, and fiduciary law.
- Career relevance across industries: Ideal for professionals in finance, healthcare, eldercare, estate planning, and corporate governance.
Program Highlights
Concentrations:
- Financial and Tax Compliance: For professionals in banking, insurance, and global corporate enterprise.
- Healthcare Compliance and Fiduciary Obligations: For those working in healthcare, eldercare, or guardianship roles.
- Tax, Financial Services, and Estate Planning: For financial advisors, planners, and fiduciaries without law degrees.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Compliance officer
- Risk manager
- Healthcare administrator
- Financial services advisor
- Estate planning consultant
- Corporate governance specialist
Jacksonville Advantage
UF Jacksonville offers a campus without borders—connecting students to faculty, employers, and resources across Gainesville, Orlando and Jacksonville. Learn in modern classrooms, collaborate with peers from diverse industries, and gain access to local internships and co-ops. You’ll join a community of driven professionals who bring real-world expertise and a shared ambition to every class. Whether you're advancing in your current role or pivoting into a new one, you’ll earn a degree from a top-ranked, globally recognized institution.
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