William & Mary Law Online MLS and Certificate Admissions
To pursue your Master of Legal Studies in Law (MLS) or certificate online with William & Mary Law School, you have the opportunity to apply for three term starts per year—fall, spring, and summer. Get started on a new career path or further your opportunities in your current field by applying by the priority or final deadline below.
Online MLS Key Details
- 100% online, asynchronous courses
- 32 credits
- 3 concentrations
- 8-week courses, 2 courses per semester
- Total Estimated Tuition: $41,216
- Time to Completion: 16 months
Application Deadlines: Spring 2027
- Priority Deadline: November 9
- Final Deadline: December 7
- Classes Start: January 11
Upcoming William & Mary MLS Webinars
Attend a webinar to hear about the Online MLS curriculum, the online learning experience at William & Mary Law, applications and admissions, tuition and financial aid, and more.
Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 pm ET
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Meeting ID: 848 6730 6466
Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 pm ET
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Meeting ID: 854 7382 6320
Master of Legal Studies and Certificate Eligibility and Application Requirements
Applications will be accepted for three starts per year—fall, spring and summer. Please review the eligibility requirements and the application requirements before you start your application.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited domestic or foreign institution.
- An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale is expected; applicants with lower GPAs are eligible for admission under exceptional circumstances. Greater weight will be given to the GPA of the last 60 credit hours earned.
- At least six months prior work experience in the applicable field of concentration.
Application Requirements
You will apply through William & Mary Law School’s TargetX application platform. To complete your application, you must provide:
- Completed application form
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon admission to the program)
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- One letter of recommendation from a professional or academic recommender
- A letter of recommendation is not required for certificate program applicants
For International Applicants
Applicants who have not graduated from a U.S. institution of higher education are required to submit official test scores from one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), achieving a minimum of 90 (Internet-based total);
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), achieving a minimum of 6; or Duolingo English Test, achieving a minimum of 105.
William & Mary will not accept scores older than two years at the time of application.
Applicants whose country’s official language is English may be considered for admission without submitting English language test scores.
Official Transcript Evaluation Required (Admitted International Students)
Because official evaluated transcripts were not submitted at the time of application, admitted students must request a credential evaluation report from any NACES member evaluation agency that provides transcript verification and credit evaluation. Please note that there will be fees associated with utilizing a NACES-approved transcript evaluation service. Admitted students will not be able to register for classes until an officially evaluated transcript is provided.
Download the Application Checklist
The application checklist is a one-page document outlining the application process and requirements. It can help you stay on track to complete your online MLS application.