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MJ in Children’s Law and Policy

Advocating for children and families takes more than a good heart. You need a firm understanding of the law and an ability to function effectively in the legal system.

The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Children's Law and Policy is a degree program tailored to help nonlegal professionals better serve children and families. Whether your field is social work or education, health care or law enforcement, a deeper knowledge of family law enables you to make a difference while it prepares you for a leadership position.

Our Commitment to You

Upon graduation with an MJ in Children's Law and Policy from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to advocate for children and families:

By The Numbers

200+

Program Graduates are Working on Behalf of Children Around the US and the Globe

12

Family Law, Including Children's Law is one of the "12 Hottest Practice Specialties of the Future," According to the National Jurist

#1

In Child Law, According to Law Street Media's 2015 Specialty Rankings

Curriculum

This 30-credit-hour program is offered exclusively online and can be completed in six semesters (two years, including summers). The courses are primarily asynchronous—no set login times—but faculty do hold live, virtual sessions throughout the term.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 30 credit hours of coursework, including the Capstone Project. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Admission

To apply to the program, you must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent. The MJ program does not require an applicant to possess prior legal education (JD, LLB, etc.), and they do not need to be an attorney.

Fall Term

Application Deadline

August 1

Spring Term

Application Deadline

December 1

Testimonials

Cindy Blackstock

Cindy Blackstock

Alumni

“I was confronted by the limitations of my own knowledge and realized I could do more with a legal education.”

Diane Geraghty

Diane Geraghty

CL LLM; CL MJ Faculty

“Over the years, Loyola has played a key role in transforming children’s law and policy into a robust and well-respected area of professional specialization.”

Lauren Zbyszinski

Lauren Zbyszinski

Student

“Each faculty member is a child advocacy specialist who is skilled at articulating coursework content and takes the time to support each student’s learning.”

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Loyola affordable.

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.

FAQs

Advocating for children and families takes more than a good heart. You need a firm understanding of the law and an ability to function effectively in the legal system.

The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Children's Law and Policy is a degree program tailored to help nonlegal professionals better serve children and families. Whether your field is social work or education, health care or law enforcement, a deeper knowledge of family law enables you to make a difference while it prepares you for a leadership position.

Our Commitment to You

Upon graduation with an MJ in Children's Law and Policy from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to advocate for children and families:

Curriculum

This 30-credit-hour program is offered exclusively online and can be completed in six semesters (two years, including summers). The courses are primarily asynchronous—no set login times—but faculty do hold live, virtual sessions throughout the term.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 30 credit hours of coursework, including the Capstone Project. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Admission

To apply to the program, you must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent. The MJ program does not require an applicant to possess prior legal education (JD, LLB, etc.), and they do not need to be an attorney.

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Loyola affordable.

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.

FAQs