Explore & Compare Programs

Search and compare different Seattle University programs, research degree specifics and choose the path that is right for you.

American Legal Studies, LLM

With the Master of Laws in American Legal Studies, you may be eligible to sit for the bar exam in Washington and several other states—and begin a rewarding career as a U.S.-based lawyer.

  • Master's
  • Master of Laws
Graduate
American Legal Studies, LLM
With the Master of Laws in American Legal Studies, you may be eligible to sit for the bar exam in Washington and several other states—and begin a rewarding career as a U.S.-based lawyer.
  • Master's
  • Master of Laws
Up to 2 years
24
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
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Compliance & Risk Management, MLS

The online MLS in Compliance and Risk Management gives non-attorneys a legal education to manage and assess risks and opportunities.

  • Master's
  • Master of Legal Studies
Graduate
Compliance & Risk Management, MLS
The online MLS in Compliance and Risk Management gives non-attorneys a legal education to manage and assess risks and opportunities.
  • Master's
  • Master of Legal Studies
2 years
30
Online
  • Law, Policy & Government
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Criminal Justice, Joint MA & JD

In the Criminal Justice dual degree program, you can earn both the master’s in criminal justice and JD degrees concurrently.

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Master's
  • Master of Arts, Juris Doctorate
Graduate
Criminal Justice, Joint MA & JD
In the Criminal Justice dual degree program, you can earn both the master’s in criminal justice and JD degrees concurrently.
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Master's
  • Master of Arts, Juris Doctorate
4 years
145 (55 credits Criminal Justice, 90 credits JD)
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
  • Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Management
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Health Law, MLS

The Master of Legal Studies in Health Law helps non-attorneys gain an in-depth understanding of legal principles related to healthcare to advance their careers.

  • Master's
  • Master of Legal Studies
Graduate
Health Law, MLS
The Master of Legal Studies in Health Law helps non-attorneys gain an in-depth understanding of legal principles related to healthcare to advance their careers.
  • Master's
  • Master of Legal Studies
Up to 2 years
30
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
/academics/all-programs/health-law-mls/

Juridical Science, SJD

In the Doctor of Juridical Science program, you will research and write a dissertation, while auditing courses and participating in the intellectual life of Seattle University.

  • Doctorate
  • Doctor of Juridical Science
Graduate
Juridical Science, SJD
In the Doctor of Juridical Science program, you will research and write a dissertation, while auditing courses and participating in the intellectual life of Seattle University.
  • Doctorate
  • Doctor of Juridical Science
3 years
48
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
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Juris Doctor (JD)

Earn your law degree in a full-time JD program. Through a demanding values-based curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with real-world learning opportunities.

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
Graduate
Juris Doctor (JD)
Earn your law degree in a full-time JD program. Through a demanding values-based curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with real-world learning opportunities.
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
3 years
90
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
/academics/all-programs/juris-doctor-jd/

Juris Doctor (JD), Global Accelerated

If you’re a foreign-trained lawyer or graduate of a non-U.S. law school, you can earn a JD degree in less time and have the opportunity to sit for the bar exam in any state.

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
Graduate
Juris Doctor (JD), Global Accelerated
If you’re a foreign-trained lawyer or graduate of a non-U.S. law school, you can earn a JD degree in less time and have the opportunity to sit for the bar exam in any state.
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
2 years
60 credits
In-Person
  • Law, Policy & Government
/academics/all-programs/juris-doctor-jd-global-accelerated/

Juris Doctor (JD), Part-Time Flex

Earn your law degree through a highly ranked, part-time hybrid online JD program. Launch a rewarding legal career as a lawyer committed to justice, dignity and equity.

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
Graduate
Juris Doctor (JD), Part-Time Flex
Earn your law degree through a highly ranked, part-time hybrid online JD program. Launch a rewarding legal career as a lawyer committed to justice, dignity and equity.
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • JD
3.5 years
90
Hybrid
  • Law, Policy & Government
/academics/all-programs/juris-doctor-jd-part-time-flex/
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