Master of Jurisprudence

Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) is sometimes used as an alternative name for both Master of Laws and Master of Juridical Science.

Offered within United States law schools, students of an M.J. curriculum are often business professionals and/or Juris Doctor degree holders; who wish to enhance their knowledge in a specialized field of law. A Master of Jurisprudence is highly beneficial for those that need an in-depth understanding of the law within current executive level positions.

M.J. students are required to develop a comprehensive understanding of the operation of law as it applies to a specified area of law. Master of Jurisprudence program offerings include but aren't limited to degrees in Business and Corporate Governance Law, Health Law and Policy, Administrative Law, Real Estate Law, Native American Law and Policy, and Child and Family Law. Some M.J. programs combine a combination of graduate level legal courses with MBA-style courses in concentrated areas of study.

The M.J. program is typically 24 credit hours and can be completed in two years; or longer depending on the law student's enrollment status.