Program Overview
The Law and Governance at Montclair State University is a MA programme in Law over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law and Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Montclair, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law and Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arbitration and Other Alternative Adjudicative Processes
- Conflict Management and Peer Mediation in Schools
- Family Mediation
- Dispute Resolution in the Workplace
- Law Office Financial Management
- Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
- Advanced Conflict Management
- Bullying Prevention
- Legal Information Management
- Seminar in Law and Literature
- Human Rights Law
- International Law and Transnational Legal Issues
- Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
- Private Sector Compliance With Public Regulations
- Field Experience in Law and Governance
- Cooperative Education in Law and Governance
- Independent Study in Law and Governance
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Selected Topics in Law and Governance
- The Third World in the International System
- International Relations
- The International Political Economy
- Globalization and Security
- U.S.Immigration: Law and Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and meet the university\'s minimum requirements for the Graduate Records Examination. In addition, candidates for admission to the M.A. in Law and Governance must meet the following university and department requirements: minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 for their undergraduate work.
- Candidates with marginal credentials may be accorded deferred matriculation status and permitted to enroll in a maximum of two graduate courses in the program. If they attain a combined minimum grade point average of 3.0 in two Law and Governance graduate courses and meet the other matriculation requirements, they may apply for full matriculation status in the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montclair State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montclair State University
Montclair State University
Montclair, United States
Montclair State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months