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Apply for the M.S.L.
The Master of Studies in Law degree program is a one year program for non-lawyers who want to obtain a basic familiarity with legal thought and to explore the relation of law to their disciplines.

 To apply for the M.S.L. program, you must:

1. Have at least a bachelor's degree;

2. Submit:
(a) an application form;
(b) a complete curriculum vitae;
(c) a letter describing your professional experience and interest in the program;
(d) transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
(e) three letters of recommendation from persons having knowledge of your academic ability and professional promise;
(f) three to five examples of professional work for those applying as journalists;
(g) TOEFL report (if English is not your primary language).

All M.S.L. admission decisions are made and announced in April. The letter of application, supporting materials, and the nonrefundable application fee of $75 should be submitted to the M.S.L. Program, Yale Law School, PO Box 208215, New Haven, CT 06520-8215, by February 15, 2010.

If you have any questions, contact the Graduate Programs Office.