Earn Your M.A. in Law

Add law credentials to your portfolio. Regent’s Master of Arts in Law is designed to expand the skills of professionals whose work may benefit from legal knowledge without requiring a Juris Doctor. You can prepare to provide an astute legal perspective to those you lead and serve. You can also gain an increased understanding of legal and ethical matters, regulations, and compliance issues. Choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all presented from a Christian perspective.

  • Acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills beyond paralegal studies.
  • Learn to communicate knowledgeably and effectively with others on legal issues.
  • Examine legal issues related to topics ranging from insurance to cybersecurity.
  • Research American law, including cases and statutes.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals. If you want to be a lawyer or want a J.D., click here.

Locations: Online
Total Credit Hours: 32
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Litigation support
  • Legal advocacy
  • Wealth management advising
  • Corporate administration
  • Human resources & HR administration
  • C-level leadership

  • Advanced Paralegal Studies
  • Business Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Law & the Justice System
  • Cybersecurity Law
  • Healthcare Law
  • Human Resources Law
  • Human Rights & Global Justice
  • Immigration Law
  • Legal Studies
  • National Security
  • Negotiation, Mediation, & Dispute Resolution
  • Nonprofit & Church Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

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Discover the degree program that aligns with your interests, career goals, and calling.

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Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Joe Addink

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2019

"Without funding for a law degree, I was ready to give up on my dream. Then, Regent contacted me about their honors program and a full-ride scholarship. I said, 'All right, God; I guess this is your answer. I’m going.'"

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Shawn Tuma

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1999

"Most of my practice is devoted to cybersecurity or litigation related to information and privacy law. My goal is to carry forward the standard of excellence I learned at Regent. This will help me continue to influence and advance cybersecurity law to solve problems that we haven’t even thought about yet."

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Corrynn Peters

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2003

"Regent gave me an understanding of how to think about law and how to think like a lawyer; it also gave me practical classes and training to do good and help people."

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Lina Sophat

LLM, 2011

"I had always prayed about going to a Christian law school. My experience at Regent exceeded my expectations."