Master of Legal Studies in Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution

Enhance Your Legal Career with an Online Law Degree in Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution

The Master of Legal Studies in Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution can help you develop your legal knowledge and critical thinking so you may competently mediate business deals and resolve conflict in virtually any professional setting. Taught from a biblical perspective, this online alternative dispute resolution program builds on foundational courses in legal thought, writing, and critical thinking to help you gain a competitive edge and solidify your reputation as a trusted professional. The program is offered completely online.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 32

Next Session Start: January 12, 2026

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

Credential Prep: Non-Licensure

ENHANCE YOUR CREDENTIALS WITHOUT A J.D.

Earn your Master of Legal Studies degree in just five semesters with this practical alternative to the on-campus 3-year Juris Doctor program. Attend law school online without LSAT requirements.

SHARPEN SKILLS IN YOUR AREA OF INTEREST with a Master of Legal Studies in Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution

Choose coursework from general and family mediation to labor law, according to your area of interest.

COMPLEMENT YOUR LAW DEGREE

Complement your online law degree with courses in collective bargaining, organizational communication and managing people.

GAIN THE REGENT LAW ADVANTAGE

Regent Law was ranked among the Top 5 in the Nation for Interesting Professors (Teaching) by The Princeton Review, 2020. Our Master of Legal Studies program was ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Law Degree Programs by Intelligent, 2023. Gain the Regent Law advantage with an alternative dispute resolution program tailored to your schedule and field of interest.

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Career Opportunities

On completing the Master of Legal Studies degree with a concentration in Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution, you can:

Apply legal negotiation strategies and skills.
Apply methods of resolving disputes through mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration.
Research American law, including cases and statutes.
Communicate knowledgeably and effectively with others on legal issues.

Career Opportunities

Corporate Administration
Human Resources
Social Services
Real Estate

$67Thousand

Median annual wage of arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
MLAW 655	Negotiations	3	Develop legal negotiation skills through participation in simulated negotiations. Negotiation exercises are video-taped for review and faculty critique and evaluation. Classroom discussion is devoted to examining and applying theoretical and practical strategies of negotiation. Cross-listed with GOV 631.
MLAW 656	General Mediation	3	The history of mediation and the process, value, limitation, and skills for third-party intervention in the settlement of non-family law conflicts consistent with Christian principles and professional codes of ethics.
MLAW 657	Alternative Dispute Resolutions Procedures	3	Methods of resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration.
MLAW 661	Family Law	3	General introduction to the law and legal regulation of family associations. Focuses on the relationships of husband and wife, parent and child and, in that context, assists in developing a thorough understanding of biblical, historic and contemporary legal principles and rules governing the family and other intimate relationships. Probes contemporary topics related to law and the family in light of current legal and cultural settings.
MLAW 667	Family Mediation	3	The history of mediation and the process, value, limitation, and skills for third-party intervention in the settlement of family and non-family conflicts consistent with Christian principles and professional codes of ethics.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Admissions Requirements

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 15	Monday, August 25
Session B	Friday, October 17	Monday, October 27
Session C	Wednesday, January 7	Monday, January 12
Session D	Friday, March 6	Monday, March 16
Session E	Friday, May 1	Monday, May 11
Session F	Friday, June 12	Monday, June 22

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$715	6	$4,290
Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies	$1,090 (On-Campus)	6	$6,540
Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights	$1,090 (On-Campus) $761 (Online)	6	$6,540 $4,566
Juris Doctor (JD)	$1,400	11	$15,400

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$715	9	$6,435
Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies	$1,090 (On-Campus)	9	$9,810
Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights	$1,090 (On-Campus) $761 (Online)	9	$9,810 $6,849
Juris Doctor (JD)	$1,400	15	$21,000

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

J.D. Program Fees Per Semester

Student Bar Association	$80 (per semester)
Bar Preparation Program Fee	$430 (per semester)**
Classroom Response Tech Fee	$17 (per semester)

**To be fully vested and eligible to receive the bar preparation review course upon graduation for no additional cost other than postage, a $250 refundable materials deposit, and state sales tax. J.D. students must pay the $430 fee for six semesters.

Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2025-26
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)

Tuition	$40,800
University Fees	$1,700
Program Fees	$1,046
Loan Fees	$326
Books & Supplies	$2,000
Food	$5,792
Housing*	$13,120
Transportation	$4,224
Personal	$5,056
Total	$74,064

*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$715	6	$4,290
Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies	$1,035 (On-Campus)	6	$6,210
Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights	$1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online)	6	$6,210 $4,350
Juris Doctor (JD)	$1,360	11	$14,960

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$715	9	$6,435
Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies	$1,035 (On-Campus)	9	$9,315
Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights	$1,035 (On-Campus) $725 (Online)	9	$9,315 $6,525
Juris Doctor (JD)	$1,360	15	$20,400

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

J.D. Program Fees Per Semester

Student Bar Association	$80 (per semester)
Bar Preparation Program Fee	$430 (per semester)**
Classroom Response Tech Fee	$17 (per semester)

Estimated Total Cost of Attendance 2024-25
Full-time J.D. (Fall/Spring Combined)

Tuition	$40,800
University Fees	$1,700
Program Fees	$1,046
Loan Fees	$326
Books & Supplies	$2,000
Food	$5,792
Housing*	$13,120
Transportation	$4,224
Personal	$5,056
Total	$74,064

*Estimated off-campus housing cost. If living in on-campus housing, the amount may vary.

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Master of Legal Studies program, each student will be able to:

Demonstrate an appropriate level of legal knowledge within the student’s concentration;
Apply legal knowledge in practical settings;
Write knowledgeably and effectively on legal issues;
Explain the relevance of Christian principles to law.

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