Juris Master Online Program

FSU's Online Juris Master Program is the nation’s #2 ranked Online Master's in Legal Studies. Pursue a master's degree in law and acquire the legal and regulatory compliance expertise needed to excel in today’s competitive job market!

Your path to continued success begins at Florida State University College of Law.


Begin your application today by entering the Graduate Admissions Portal. Applicants can review our Admission Procedures, which includes information regarding required and optional application materials.

We encourage all applicants to submit their application by the priority deadline below to receive the quickest admissions decision. However, the J.M. Program can work with interested applicants to complete their application by the College of Law deadline.

If you are interested in applying after the priority deadline, please email jmadmissions@law.fsu.edu to discuss how to complete an application.

Summer 2024 Term
Currently accepting applications!
Priority deadline: March 1, 2024
College of Law deadline: March 25, 2024

Fall 2024 Term
Currently accepting applications!
Priority deadline: July 1, 2024
College of Law deadline: July 26, 2024

Spring 2025 Term
Currently accepting applications!
Priority deadline: November 1, 2024
College of Law deadline: November 8, 2024

    Learn more about the Juris Master degree by attending one of our information sessions. Each virtual presentation will provide a program overview, which will include curriculum, benefits, admission requirements, deadlines, and more. Our team will be ready to answer your questions.

    Thursday, March 21, 2024
    6-7 p.m. ET
    Register here 

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    6-7 p.m. ET
    Register here 

      If you have questions and would like to speak with a member of the Juris Master Program team, please contact us at jmadmissions@law.fsu.edu or 850.644.7591.

        The Online Juris Master is a 30-credit-hour master’s in law that can be completed on a part-time basis. The program is intended for graduates and professionals working in highly regulated industries whose careers intersect with the law but do not intend to become attorneys.

        Our career-focused curriculum offers a unique opportunity for professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing their industries. Students learn how to effectively strategize for, identify, and understand potential legal and regulatory hazards, while implementing intelligent risk management programs and determining when legal counsel is needed.

        Our customizable degree affords non-lawyers the opportunity to build legal knowledge within one of the following concentrations:

        Students are required to take foundational courses in Contracts, Torts, Legislation and Regulation, and Regulatory Compliance. Beyond these requirements, students may tailor their curriculum within their chosen concentration. Each concentration has a menu of advanced course offerings to afford students a multi-faceted understanding of the laws impacting those areas.

        Program Highlights

         100% Online Delivery – Built for working professionals, our 100% online and asynchronous platform affords students the flexibility they need to earn a degree while also working full-time.

         Innovative and Relevant Curriculum – Benefit from a career-focused curriculum developed with the advice of industry professionals and prominent in-house and outside counsel to combine academic knowledge and practice-based learning. The program offers numerous and varied courses that target real-world compliance issues faced by many industries.

        ► Affordable Tuition Rates – The program is competitively priced for both in-state and out-of-state students.

         Flexible and Customizable – Take the number of courses that makes sense for your schedule. Students have the flexibility to take the number of courses that works best for them each semester. Additionally, students can select courses from other concentrations, tailoring their curriculum to meet their own professional and personal goals.

         Top-Rate Law Faculty Engage in courses taught by highly respected full-time faculty of the College of Law and expert practitioners in their fields.

         Professional Networking  Work alongside world-class professors and industry experts in a collaborative and immersive learning environment.


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        If you have questions and would like to speak with a member of the Juris Master Program team, please contact us at jmadmissions@law.fsu.edu or 850.644.7591.