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MASTER OF POLICY AND LAW
Our Master of Policy and Law (M.P.L.) program provides students with the knowledge and practical experience to understand the complex, overlapping roles of businesses, government agencies, and public services. The program also cultivates leadership and advocacy skills that drive meaningful policy change and advance social justice. Students learn to communicate legal and policy arguments effectively, engage constructively with diverse communities, and lead initiatives that durable social change.
SEIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
This specialized, career-focused M.P.L. serves as an excellent post-baccalaureate alternative to a traditional juris doctor degree, offering a clear pathway to careers at the intersection of policy, regulation, and governance. By combining the core legal curriculum of our Master of Legal Studies program with a student-led policy course sequence and case study, we can provide opportunities for our graduate students to seek careers as policy-driven legal professionals.
M.P.L. – Master of Policy and Law – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Build the skills to critically analyze legal and policy frameworks, identify areas for reform, and propose evidence-based solutions that meet stakeholders’ needs. Gain practical experience navigating complex regulatory environments, managing legal risks, and designing compliance programs that align with legal requirements and organizational goals. Build a multidisciplinary foundation spanning criminal law, information and privacy law, financial regulations, and the evolving role of AI in policy and law.
WHY DREXEL UNIVERSITY’S KLINE SCHOOL OF LAW?
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The Kline School of Law was ranked #75 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Law Schools.
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LEARNING
Designed for working professionals with online learning on your schedule, and no GME, GRE, or LSAT requirement.
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Nationally recognized scholars and practitioners committed to supporting students through mentoring, career advancement, and networking.
TOP-RANKED
SCHOOL
Top 50 private university, according to U.S. News & World Report
FLEXIBLE
LEARNING
Designed for working professionals with online learning on your schedule, and no GME, GRE, or LSAT requirement.
TOP
FACULTY
21,000+ community of learners/175,000+ alumni worldwide