Introducing the National Legal Masters Association

Advancing the role and recognition of legal masters programs and graduates

Legal masters degrees have been offered for over 70 years, but are not well understood. The NLMA launched to change that – and bring visibility to an important and growing professional degree.

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The NLMA works to raise the visibility, coherence, and impact of legal master’s education. We work with…

Law Schools

We collaborate with law schools, faculty, and program leaders to strengthen the positioning, design, and long-term sustainability of legal masters programs nationwide.

Graduates

We convene students and alumni of legal masters programs to better understand their professional identities, career paths, and evolving needs.

Employers

We work with employers across sectors to clarify how legal master’s graduates can support organizational goals, manage legal risk, and add value.

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We are grateful to the sponsors and law schools who have provided initial support for the launch of NLMA.

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