The Juris Master Program is a 30-credit hour master's degree in law for non-lawyers. The program is intended for graduates and professionals whose careers
intersect with the law but do not intend to become attorneys.
Earning a J.M. degree from Florida State University College of Law will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the law and regulations impacting heavily regulated industries.
The career-focused curriculum was specially designed to prepare working professionals to better understand the compliance issues surrounding their work and effectively strategize for, identify, and understand potential legal and regulatory hazards. Students also learn how to implement intelligent risk management programs and determine when legal counsel is needed.
This customizable degree allows non-lawyers to build legal knowledge within the following concentrations:
-Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Technology Risk Management
-Employment Law and HR Risk Management
-Financial Regulation and Compliance
-Health Care Regulation
-Legal Risk Management, Contracting, and Compliance