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Juris Master (J.M.) - Online Master of Legal Studies
Prepare to Lead in a Complex Regulatory Environment
Designed for working professionals seeking practical legal knowledge and career-relevant skills, the Juris Master (J.M.) 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 legal and regulatory frameworks, compliance, and risk management—equipping you to navigate complex challenges, identify potential 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
Build practical skills to interpret regulations, strengthen compliance programs, and manage legal and contractual risk across organizations and industries.
▸Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in Complex Environments
Sharpen your ability to analyze challenges, evaluate risk scenarios, and develop sound, practical solutions in dynamic professional settings.
▸Negotiation, Advisory, and Executive Communication
Gain confidence in translating complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear guidance, supporting leadership decisions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
▸Strategic Foresight and Emerging Technology Risk
Understand the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of data privacy, AI, and emerging technologies to help organizations innovate responsibly and stay compliant.
Strengthen Your Ability to Lead in a Complex Regulatory Environment
Develop the legal and regulatory insight needed to navigate risk, guide organizational decisions, and lead with confidence. The Juris Master (J.M.) offers a flexible, fully online curriculum designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their strategic impact.

Choose from 50+ courses with the flexibility to tailor your learning to your role, interests, and professional goals across key areas shaping today's organizations and industries:
Risk, Compliance, and Organizational Governance
✓ Business Organizations
✓ Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
✓ Enterprise Risk Management
✓ Compliance Failures: Investigation, Reporting, and Remediation
Workplace, Employment, and Organizational Law
✓ Employment Law and HR Compliance
✓ Employment Discrimination Law
✓ Conducting Workplace Investigations
✓ Employee Benefits and Compensation
Contracts, Transactions, and Third-Party Risk 
✓ Contract Risk Management
✓ Negotiations & Bargaining: Theory and Practice 
✓ Vendors and Other Third-Party Risk Management
✓ Financial Statements Interpretation 
AI, Innovation, Healthcare, and Emerging Technology Risk
✓ AI Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
✓ AI Tools for Compliance and Contracting: An Applied, No-Code AI Lab
✓ Financial Privacy and Cybersecurity
✓ Health Care Privacy and Cybersecurity
✓ Data Analytics and Regulatory Compliance 

Important Application Dates & Deadlines

FSU’s Juris Master Program accepts applications throughout the year (fall, spring, and summer). For the best chance of receiving a timely admissions decision, we recommend submitting your application and materials early and by the deadlines listed below. If the deadline for your desired entry term has passed, please contact our team to discuss possible next steps.

Application TermApplication Open DateApplication DeadlineStart Date
Spring 2027February 1, 2026November 1, 2026January 2027
Summer 2027August 1, 2026March 1, 2027May 2027
Fall 2027August 1, 2026July 1, 2027August 2027
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