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The school seeks to prepare students for positions as counselors, advocates, and judges; as business persons; and as researchers, teachers, and philosophers of the law. These ends are furthered by a program of academic excellence combined with practical experience. Our online programs expand access to working professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the law and conflict resolution.</span></p> </div> </div> <hr> <p> </p> <div class="section-row grid_1third_2third"> <div class="third"> <p><img src="/degrees-programs/images/online-program-mls-440x350.jpg" alt="MLS student" width="440" height="350"></p> </div> <div class="twothirds"> <h2>Master of Legal Studies</h2> <div class="section-row grid_2third_1third"> <div class="twothirds"> <p>This program, designed for nonlawyers who need a solid foundation in law, helps students better execute their law-related responsibilities and become more influential at work.</p> <p><a class="linkarrow" href="/online-master-of-legal-studies/">Explore the online Master of Legal Studies</a></p> </div> <div class="third"> <ul> <li>16- or 28-Month Track</li> <li>18 units of Core Courses</li> <li>12 units of Elective Courses</li> <li>2 In-Person Weekend Residencies</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <p> </p> <div class="section-row grid_1third_2third"> <div class="third"> <p><img src="/degrees-programs/images/online-program-mdr-440x350.jpg" alt="MDR students" width="440" height="350"></p> </div> <div class="twothirds"> <h2>Master of Dispute Resolution</h2> <div class="section-row grid_2third_1third"> <div class="twothirds"> <p>This program prepares students across industries to become more effective leaders by learning to negotiate complex transactions and resolve conflicts in the workplace.</p> <p><a class="linkarrow" href="/degrees-programs/master-of-dispute-resolution/online/">Explore the online Master Dispute Resolution</a></p> </div> <div class="third"> <ul> <li>16- or 28-Month Track</li> <li>16 units of Core Courses</li> <li>14 units of Elective Courses</li> <li>In-Person Residencies</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <p> </p> <div class="section-row grid_1third_2third"> <div class="third"> <p><img src="/degrees-programs/images/online-program-llm-440x350.jpg" alt="LLM Students" width="440" height="350"></p> </div> <div class="twothirds"> <h2>LLM in Dispute Resolution</h2> <div class="section-row grid_2third_1third"> <div class="twothirds"> <p>This program is designed for lawyers around the globe who want to set themselves apart in a competitive field and be a driving force in solving the most pressing conflicts of today.</p> <p><a class="linkarrow" href="/degrees-programs/master-of-laws/llm-dispute-resolution/online/">Explore the online LLM in Dispute Resolution</a></p> </div> <div class="third"> <ul> <li>12- or 24-Month Track</li> <li>10 units of Core Courses</li> <li>14 units of Elective Courses</li> <li>In-Person Residencies</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Interested in studying on-campus? 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