
M.A. in Law – Human Resources Law
Increase Your HR Law Expertise with an Online Law Degree
The Master of Arts in Law – Human Resources Law, offered completely online (with select on-campus course options), will enhance your HR skills through comprehensive coursework. This includes contracts, employment law, strategic human resource management, and negotiations, giving you a better understanding of the laws that affect your career. Taught from a biblical perspective, this online human resources law degree helps to solidify your reputation as a trusted professional.
Enhance Your Credentials without a J.D.
Earn your M.A. in Law credential in just five semesters with this practical alternative to the on-campus 3-year Juris Doctor degree.
Advance Your Knowledge
Choose from a robust list of courses from training and development to performance management.
Sharpen Your HR Law Skill Set
Complement your degree with courses in employment law, negotiations, family law, and more.
Gain a Competitive Edge
Acquire the knowledge required for professional advancement and improved marketability with this online law degree.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
On completing the Master of Arts in Law – Human Resources Law, you will be able to:
- Analyze trends in human resource management with the aim of driving business results in an organization.
- Demonstrate proficiency in laws relevant to your field, including contract, employment and healthcare laws and employment discrimination.
- Research American law, including cases, and statutes.
- Provide an astute legal perspective to those you lead and serve.
Career Opportunities
- C-level Leadership
- Human Resources Administration
- Corporate Training & Development
Key issues and trends in Strategic Human Resource Management with a focus on planning, strategy formulation, and implementation of initiatives aligned to the business results in an organization.
Common law of contracts, and the principles controlling the formation, performance and termination of contracts (offer, acceptance, consideration, conditions, material breach, damages, third party beneficiaries, assignment, statute of frauds and statutory variances from the common law). Cross-listed with GOV 618 and EHEA 506.
Employment topics other than discrimination (e.g., wages/hours, hiring/termination, OSHA, covenants not-to-compete, etc.). Cross-listed with GOV 617.
Laws pertaining to employment discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and administrative practices before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Special consideration given to religious discrimination. Cross-listed with GOV 616.
Overview of the fundamental legal principles of health care law. Topics covered include an introduction to the field of forensic medicine, medical proof in litigation, advanced medical malpractice topics and the structure and operation of the health care delivery system. Cross-listed with GOV 684 and LAW 743.
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- M.A. in Law – General Legal Studies
- M.A. in Law – Healthcare Law
- M.A. in Law – Human Rights & Rule of Law
- M.A. in Law – Immigration Law
- M.A. in Law – International Business Transactions
- M.A. in Law – National Security
- M.A. in Law – Nonprofit Organization Law
- M.A. in Law – Regulatory Compliance
2020-21 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
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Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Note: On-campus international applicants must meet a fall semester application deadline of February 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of March 15 or a spring semester application deadline of June 15 with an academic acceptance deadline of July 15.
Admission Requirements – M.A. in Law
Regent Law admits students with academic promise and calling who are serious about the critical roles they will assume upon graduation. If you have decided to earn your master’s degree in law, we make applying to graduate school easy.
Admissions Criteria
The admissions committee seeks applicants who will bring a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to Regent University’s School of Law. The M.A. in Law program seeks highly motivated students and professionals who appreciate the educational benefits and professional development opportunities a graduate legal-based education offers. Each of the following will be evaluated to assess an applicant’s potential for success in the program.
- Academic achievement (GPA, course rigor, and institution(s) attended)
- Mission Fit
- Responses to the questions in the application for admission
- Skills relevant to the practice of law
Admissions Requirements
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university prior to beginning their legal studies. The admissions committee does not recommend any single major or undergraduate field of study, but welcomes majors ranging from political science to engineering, and from biblical studies to psychology. LSAT and GRE not required for admission to our program.
Admissions Decisions
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most applicants being notified within two weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office.
How to Apply to Graduate School – M.A. in Law Application Process
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: LAW Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Submit Your Professional Resume (Optional)
Your professional resume or curriculum vitae should include:
- Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets, and results
- School, community, and church leadership positions
- Service activities in which you have been involved
- Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received
Email your resume to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: LAW Master’s Application Pieces.
5. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
6. Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
7. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 | 30 | $20,250 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 | 30 | $19,500 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 | 90 | $108,000 |
Full Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 | 30 | $20,250 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 | 30 | $19,500 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 | 90 | $108,000 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2019-20
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
Resident & Non-Resident | |
---|---|
Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
Board | $5,400 |
University Fees | $1,500 |
Program Fees | $1,020 |
Loan Fees | $440 |
Personal | $5,040 |
Room | $8,100 |
Transportation | $3,600 |
Tuition | $36,000 |
Total | $64,040 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
Part Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 | 30 | $20,250 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 | 30 | $19,500 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 | 90 | $108,000 |
Full TIme
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master of Arts (MA) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 | 30 | $20,250 |
Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 | 30 | $19,500 |
Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 | 90 | $108,000 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2019-20
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
Resident & Non-Resident | |
---|---|
Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
Board | $5,400 |
University Fees | $1,400 |
Program Fees | $860 |
Loan Fees | $440 |
Personal | $5,040 |
Room | $8,100 |
Transportation | $3,600 |
Tuition | $37,200 |
Total | $64,040 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the M.A. in Law program, each student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of legal knowledge within the student’s concentration;
- Apply legal knowledge in practical settings;
- Write knowledgeably and effectively on legal issues;
- Explain the relevance of Christian principles to law.