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Juris Master (J.M.) - Online Master of Legal Studies

Prepare to Lead in Banking Regulation and Compliance

Designed for banking professionals seeking practical legal knowledge and career-relevant skills, the Juris Master (J.M.) in Financial Regulation and Compliance is a 30-credit-hour, fully online master’s in legal studies that helps you build expertise you can apply immediately in your role.

Through rigorous academic coursework and practical insights, the program helps you deepen your understanding of banking law, BSA/AML, consumer protection, compliance, and financial transactions - equipping you to navigate compliance challenges, identify legal and regulatory risks, and make more informed decisions with confidence.

Program Highlights

▸	100% Online, Flexible Format Learn anytime, anywhere with a fully asynchronous format built for busy professionals.
▸	Complete Your Degree on Your Timeline Finish in as little as 12–24 months, or customize your pace to fit your professional and personal goals.
▸	Career-Focused Curriculum Courses are designed to deliver immediately applicable legal knowledge that enhances your effectiveness and value in your current role.
▸	Learn from Expert Faculty Gain insight from experienced legal scholars and practitioners who bring real-world perspective into the classroom.

Competencies & Skills Gained

▸	Legal Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance in Banking Build practical skills to interpret banking regulations, strengthen compliance programs, and manage legal and contractual risk across financial institutions.
▸	Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving for Financial Institutions Sharpen your ability to analyze compliance challenges, evaluate risk scenarios, and develop sound, business-ready solutions in complex banking environments.
▸	Negotiation, Advisory, and Executive Communication in Banking Contexts Gain confidence in translating legal and regulatory issues into clear guidance, supporting leadership decisions, and negotiating effectively with counsel and partners.
▸	Strategic Foresight and Technology Risk in Financial Services Understand the legal and ethical implications of AI, data privacy, and emerging technologies to help your institution innovate responsibly and stay compliant.

Build Legal Knowledge for Today’s Banking Environment

Choose from 50+ courses with the flexibility to tailor your curriculum to your role, interests, and professional goals across key areas and more:

Compliance & Risk Management
✓ Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
✓ Risk Management for Financial Compliance
✓ Economic Sanctions

Cybersecurity & Privacy
✓ Financial Privacy and Cybersecurity
✓ Cybersecurity Breach Response: Investigation, Mitigation, and Remediation
✓ Data Analytics and Regulatory Compliance

Consumer & Financial Regulation
✓ Consumer Compliance: Deposits, Operations, and New Products
✓ Consumer Compliance: Lending
✓ Broker Dealer Regulation

AI & Emerging Technologies
✓ AI Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
✓ AI Tools for Compliance and Contracting: An Applied, No-Code AI Lab

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