Law for laymen: U.S. law schools expand master’s degree programs for non-lawyers

 

20 May 2013 – Interesting piece in today’s National Law Journal on how law schools are expanding their programs for non-lawyers.  They lead with Emory law school which is among nearly 30 law schools that have or soon will offer a master’s degree for non-lawyers, up from just a handful two years ago.

The programs differ slightly in name, structure and cost, but they generally are marketed to working professionals. The programs typically cost about the same as one year of J.D. tuition, with some priced slightly less.

LL.M. programs remain a robust source of growth, but law schools are not … wink, wink, nudge, nudge … not entirely motivated by the financial aspects.

For the article click here.