Program Information
The MSLA program requires 36 semester hours of credit, which may be earned in two resident semesters plus a summer term in which the student completes a ten-week full-time Managed Externship. This Managed Externship provides MSLA students with the opportunity to apply knowledge acquired during the duration of the coursework and oftentimes becomes their first job after graduation. Students who are working in the legal industry may service the externship requirement in their job by undertaking a special creative project. Students can go full time and complete the program in one year or opt for the Executive option and study part time, while working, and finish in 2-4 years. All courses are available in person or online.
(International Crminial Court Hague,ICC CPI Wim van Cappellen)
Once admitted to the MSLA, students choose from one of three concentrations:
- Law Firm Administration Concentration
- Court Administration Concentration
- International Court Administration Concentration
MSLA Certificate | JD and MSLA Dual Degree
MSLA Certificate
The Certificate Program is designed to provide an academic credential, conferred at the College of Law graduation, for persons who are not candidates for the Master of Science in Legal Administration degree (MSLA).
Students take courses to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the following areas: law firm administration, court administration or international court administration. The Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a wide variety of MSLA courses. The program allows for flexibility and enrolled students may design the certificate curriculum to suit their individual needs. Practicing administrators are encouraged to apply for candidacy. A bachelor’s degree is required for this certificate.
The Certificate in Law Firm Administration, Court Administration or International Court Administration requires completion of 18 semester hours and may be completed in class or online.
The Certificate option allows students to choose one unique concentration:
- Court Administration
- Law Firm Administration
- International Court Administration
Please consult the MSLA Department at 303.871.6308 or msla@law.du.edu to discuss a curriculum plan.
JD and MSLA Dual Degree
The MSLA program blends well with the JD degree. In the dual degree program, the law student must take the first year of JD classes in their entirety. Required MSLA classes may be interspersed with second and third year JD coursework. The dual degree program can be completed in three and a half years. As a dual degree program within the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, the student receives a cross- credit allowance of 10 credits toward the JD degree.