Master of Legal Studies in Regulatory Compliance

Establish Your Reputation as a Trusted Compliance Professional

The Master of Legal Studies in Regulatory Compliance, offered completely online, allows you to focus your program on social, market sector, or health, safety and environmental regulation to affect positive change. Taught from a biblical perspective, this online regulatory compliance degree helps you gain a competitive edge and solidify your reputation as a trusted professional.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 32

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Credential Prep: Non-Licensure

Enhance Your Credentials without a J.D.

Earn your Master of Legal Studies credential in just five semesters with this practical alternative to the on-campus 3-year Juris Doctor degree.

Advance Your Knowledge

Choose challenging law school coursework from contract law, immigration, property law, and employment and labor law.

Sharpen Your Skill Set

Complement your online law degree with courses in public policy, healthcare, and national security.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

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Career Opportunities

On completing the online Master of Legal Studies in Regulatory Compliance degree, you can:

Demonstrate proficiency in the policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance law, including adherence to laws and guidelines.
Apply the fundamental legal principles of healthcare law.
Demonstrate proficiency in immigration law and procedure.
Research American law, including cases, and statutes.

Career Opportunities

Market Sector Regulation (eg., banking or finance)
Health, Safety & Environmental Law
National Security, Immigration, Labor, & Union

$72Thousand

Mean annual wage of compliance officers Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
MLAW 583	Immigration Law & Procedure	3	Citizenship, acquisition and maintenance of major immigrant and non-immigrant classifications; admission into and exclusion or deportation from the U.S.; and structure and procedures of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Board of Immigration Appeals, Department of State and Department of Labor.
MLAW 601	Regulatory Compliance Law	3	The procedures and policies for adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications.
MLAW 620	Constitutional Law & Policy II	3	Considers the Bill of Rights (including the delicate relationship between church & state, freedom of speech and freedom of worship), the rights of liberty, equal protection and due process arising from the 14th Amendment, and the subsequent rise and effects of judicial policy-making (including the “right to privacy,” the “right to intimate sexual choice,” and the “right to die”). Cross-listed with EHEA 508, GOV 620.
MLAW 630	Employment Discrimination	3	Laws pertaining to employment discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and administrative practices before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Special consideration given to religious discrimination.
MLAW 643	Health Care Law	3	Overview of the fundamental legal principles of health care law. Topics covered include an introduction to the field of forensic medicine, medical proof in litigation, advanced medical malpractice topics and the structure and operation of the health care delivery system.

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

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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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