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I never had a desire to practicelaw but in my role as CEOof a private practice, I workwith lawyers in a variety ofsettings. I wanted to havea better understanding ofEmployment Law, ContractLaw and Stark Law/ AntitrustLaw when dealing with staffand physician contracting,terminations, reprimands aswell as hiring and recruiting.I can confidently say aftercompleting the program thatI understand the legal side ofmedicine a whole lot more thanI did three years ago.I work for the Department of Child Services,servicing abused and neglected children. Wehave a significant element of legal work in thisfield. I was looking for a way to stand out ina crowd of credentialed social workers, and away to contribute to the discussion about howto improve child welfare. The M.J. programhas really helped me accomplish that as I’vequickly become a subject matter expert onchild welfare issues.I got into this program with a very specific,narrow direction, but what has surprised me ishow much I have enjoyed all of the work, evenin courses that don’t directly apply to my field.I have had the time of my life learning aboutthe law at IU McKinney!Anna Belle Pfau, ’19Training Specialist, IU School of Social Work, Child WelfareEducation and Training PartnershipTalk to usJocelyn Forehand, M.J. ’18Chief Executive Officer, Southside OBGYNContact us today to discuss how an M.J. degree from IU McKinney School of Law can enhanceyour ability to reach your professional goals.Working for Kids’ Voice of Indiana, I wasaround the legal field every day, butwanted to deepen my understandingof the law in a way that was mostbeneficial to me and to add somesupport to my extremely busy staffattorneys. And knowing the impeccablereputation and a few esteemedindividuals of IU McKinney, I knew itwould be a great experience.The support and the connections that I have now with my fellow classmatesand professors have been invaluable. What I gained both in and out of theclassroom through the M.J. program has opened so many doors for me in mycareer. I enjoyed every second of it!Eddie L. Rivers, Jr., M.J. ’17Chief Development Officer, Kids’ Voice of Indianamckinneylaw.iu.eduMiki Pike HamstraAssistant Dean of Graduate ProgramsPhone: (317) 274-0402Email: mhamstra@iupui.eduIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap,age, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This policy covers, but is notlimited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs, and activities.INDIANA UNIVERSITYRobert H. McKinney School of LawMaster ofJurisprudence(M.J.) DegreeFind out how an M.J. degreecan advance your career
Tailored to fit your careerWhat a Master ofJurisprudence (M.J.)degree can do for youAbout the programMaster of Jurisprudence students must earn 30 credit hours to complete the degree.You may attend classes full time during our day program, or part time as part of ourevening program, or a combination of the two.If you’ve ever wanted to learn more aboutthe law as it impacts your profession andyour life, but don’t want to practice law, thisis the degree for you. Learning about thelaw is practical for a variety of career fields.Curriculum2 required courses: Legal Process (2 credits)Skills learned from M.J. legal studiesinclude:Your choice of at least one of the following in your first Fall semester: Understand substantive areas of law Contracts (3 or 4 credits) Synthesizing information Torts (4 credits) Critical thinking Criminal Law (3 credits) Analytical skills Constitutional Law (4 credits) Seeing and approaching multiplesides to an argument P resenting information in a clear andeffective way Understanding regulatory frameworkM.J. students can chose from more than150 courses at IU McKinney, ensuringthat you gain knowledge you can utilize totransform your career. Professions thatcan benefit from legal knowledge include: Property (4 credits)“I feel like I stole from the lawschool; the experience and theknowledge that I gained from theprogram itself are worth morethan I paid for it. I think that theprogram itself is very accessibleto working professionals.” Business and Corporate Affairs Compliance Education Leadership Employment and Human Resources Environment & Natural Resources Government Regulations Health and Science Intellectual Property International Business TransactionsJ. Bruce Wright, M.J. ’18Sergeant, Lawrence Police DepartmentThis excludes experiential learning classes designed for J.D. students who plan topractice law.Individualized attentionAs an M.J. student, you’ll design your own curriculum with an IU McKinney Law professorwho can guide you to the classes that will be the most beneficial to your professional goals.EligibilityTo be eligible for admission to the M.J. degree program, you must hold a bachelor’sdegree from a U.S. institution of higher learning or an equivalent academic degreefrom an educational institution in another country. Those who hold a J.D. and other lawdegrees are ineligible for this degree.Admissions TimelineAdmission decisions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year. Class size will belimited, however, so apply early. The first M.J. course will begin during the summer.CostVisit mckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj to learn more. Scholarships are available. JournalismPlease note that M.J. credits are not transferrable to a J.D. degree. Legislative Initiatives Public Policy Social Work And many moreEmpowering you to make a differenceAaron Coleman, ‘19HR Business Partner at the IU School of MedicineYou may choose the remaining credit hours from the course list available online atmckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj/ docs/CourseList.pdf International Law Law EnforcementI wanted to pursue a higher degree thatis HR-related. I considered an MBA, butthey’re pretty heavily focused on finance.When someone told me about the M.J.program, I instantly knew it was the rightoption for me. I’ve always been drawnto legal and compliance related issueswithin HR and found this to be a greatopportunity. I don’t want to be a lawyer,but believe a strong background in the lawwould be an asset to any HR professional.If I had to single out one thing that rises above the rest of the things that I enjoyed, I wouldhave to say it was being in an environment where diversity, ambition, critical thinking andcollegiality are all a part of the status quo. I felt very much at home at McKinney and wastreated with respect from all faculty, staff and especially the students. I miss it.Lucy Bickett, M.J. ‘18Administrative Director, Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, IU School of DentistrySCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLETake the next step12Talk to us to find out if an M.J.Degree is the right move foryour career.Review our online list of coursesto see which classes would besthelp you meet your goals.345Download the M.J. applicationand checklist.Apply to begin your educationat IU McKinney Law.Don’t hesitate to contact us ifyou have questions or concernsduring the application process.
Tailored to fit your careerWhat a Master ofJurisprudence (M.J.)degree can do for youAbout the programMaster of Jurisprudence students must earn 30 credit hours to complete the degree.You may attend classes full time during our day program, or part time as part of ourevening program, or a combination of the two.If you’ve ever wanted to learn more aboutthe law as it impacts your profession andyour life, but don’t want to practice law, thisis the degree for you. Learning about thelaw is practical for a variety of career fields.Curriculum2 required courses: Legal Process (2 credits)Skills learned from M.J. legal studiesinclude:Your choice of at least one of the following in your first Fall semester: Understand substantive areas of law Contracts (3 or 4 credits) Synthesizing information Torts (4 credits) Critical thinking Criminal Law (3 credits) Analytical skills Constitutional Law (4 credits) Seeing and approaching multiplesides to an argument P resenting information in a clear andeffective way Understanding regulatory frameworkM.J. students can chose from more than150 courses at IU McKinney, ensuringthat you gain knowledge you can utilize totransform your career. Professions thatcan benefit from legal knowledge include: Property (4 credits)“I feel like I stole from the lawschool; the experience and theknowledge that I gained from theprogram itself are worth morethan I paid for it. I think that theprogram itself is very accessibleto working professionals.” Business and Corporate Affairs Compliance Education Leadership Employment and Human Resources Environment & Natural Resources Government Regulations Health and Science Intellectual Property International Business TransactionsJ. Bruce Wright, M.J. ’18Sergeant, Lawrence Police DepartmentThis excludes experiential learning classes designed for J.D. students who plan topractice law.Individualized attentionAs an M.J. student, you’ll design your own curriculum with an IU McKinney Law professorwho can guide you to the classes that will be the most beneficial to your professional goals.EligibilityTo be eligible for admission to the M.J. degree program, you must hold a bachelor’sdegree from a U.S. institution of higher learning or an equivalent academic degreefrom an educational institution in another country. Those who hold a J.D. and other lawdegrees are ineligible for this degree.Admissions TimelineAdmission decisions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year. Class size will belimited, however, so apply early. The first M.J. course will begin during the summer.CostVisit mckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj to learn more. Scholarships are available. JournalismPlease note that M.J. credits are not transferrable to a J.D. degree. Legislative Initiatives Public Policy Social Work And many moreEmpowering you to make a differenceAaron Coleman, ‘19HR Business Partner at the IU School of MedicineYou may choose the remaining credit hours from the course list available online atmckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj/ docs/CourseList.pdf International Law Law EnforcementI wanted to pursue a higher degree thatis HR-related. I considered an MBA, butthey’re pretty heavily focused on finance.When someone told me about the M.J.program, I instantly knew it was the rightoption for me. I’ve always been drawnto legal and compliance related issueswithin HR and found this to be a greatopportunity. I don’t want to be a lawyer,but believe a strong background in the lawwould be an asset to any HR professional.If I had to single out one thing that rises above the rest of the things that I enjoyed, I wouldhave to say it was being in an environment where diversity, ambition, critical thinking andcollegiality are all a part of the status quo. I felt very much at home at McKinney and wastreated with respect from all faculty, staff and especially the students. I miss it.Lucy Bickett, M.J. ‘18Administrative Director, Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, IU School of DentistrySCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLETake the next step12Talk to us to find out if an M.J.Degree is the right move foryour career.Review our online list of coursesto see which classes would besthelp you meet your goals.345Download the M.J. applicationand checklist.Apply to begin your educationat IU McKinney Law.Don’t hesitate to contact us ifyou have questions or concernsduring the application process.
Tailored to fit your careerWhat a Master ofJurisprudence (M.J.)degree can do for youAbout the programMaster of Jurisprudence students must earn 30 credit hours to complete the degree.You may attend classes full time during our day program, or part time as part of ourevening program, or a combination of the two.If you’ve ever wanted to learn more aboutthe law as it impacts your profession andyour life, but don’t want to practice law, thisis the degree for you. Learning about thelaw is practical for a variety of career fields.Curriculum2 required courses: Legal Process (2 credits)Skills learned from M.J. legal studiesinclude:Your choice of at least one of the following in your first Fall semester: Understand substantive areas of law Contracts (3 or 4 credits) Synthesizing information Torts (4 credits) Critical thinking Criminal Law (3 credits) Analytical skills Constitutional Law (4 credits) Seeing and approaching multiplesides to an argument P resenting information in a clear andeffective way Understanding regulatory frameworkM.J. students can chose from more than150 courses at IU McKinney, ensuringthat you gain knowledge you can utilize totransform your career. Professions thatcan benefit from legal knowledge include: Property (4 credits)“I feel like I stole from the lawschool; the experience and theknowledge that I gained from theprogram itself are worth morethan I paid for it. I think that theprogram itself is very accessibleto working professionals.” Business and Corporate Affairs Compliance Education Leadership Employment and Human Resources Environment & Natural Resources Government Regulations Health and Science Intellectual Property International Business TransactionsJ. Bruce Wright, M.J. ’18Sergeant, Lawrence Police DepartmentThis excludes experiential learning classes designed for J.D. students who plan topractice law.Individualized attentionAs an M.J. student, you’ll design your own curriculum with an IU McKinney Law professorwho can guide you to the classes that will be the most beneficial to your professional goals.EligibilityTo be eligible for admission to the M.J. degree program, you must hold a bachelor’sdegree from a U.S. institution of higher learning or an equivalent academic degreefrom an educational institution in another country. Those who hold a J.D. and other lawdegrees are ineligible for this degree.Admissions TimelineAdmission decisions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year. Class size will belimited, however, so apply early. The first M.J. course will begin during the summer.CostVisit mckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj to learn more. Scholarships are available. JournalismPlease note that M.J. credits are not transferrable to a J.D. degree. Legislative Initiatives Public Policy Social Work And many moreEmpowering you to make a differenceAaron Coleman, ‘19HR Business Partner at the IU School of MedicineYou may choose the remaining credit hours from the course list available online atmckinneylaw.iu.edu/admissions/mj/ docs/CourseList.pdf International Law Law EnforcementI wanted to pursue a higher degree thatis HR-related. I considered an MBA, butthey’re pretty heavily focused on finance.When someone told me about the M.J.program, I instantly knew it was the rightoption for me. I’ve always been drawnto legal and compliance related issueswithin HR and found this to be a greatopportunity. I don’t want to be a lawyer,but believe a strong background in the lawwould be an asset to any HR professional.If I had to single out one thing that rises above the rest of the things that I enjoyed, I wouldhave to say it was being in an environment where diversity, ambition, critical thinking andcollegiality are all a part of the status quo. I felt very much at home at McKinney and wastreated with respect from all faculty, staff and especially the students. I miss it.Lucy Bickett, M.J. ‘18Administrative Director, Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, IU School of DentistrySCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLETake the next step12Talk to us to find out if an M.J.Degree is the right move foryour career.Review our online list of coursesto see which classes would besthelp you meet your goals.345Download the M.J. applicationand checklist.Apply to begin your educationat IU McKinney Law.Don’t hesitate to contact us ifyou have questions or concernsduring the application process.
I never had a desire to practicelaw but in my role as CEOof a private practice, I workwith lawyers in a variety ofsettings. I wanted to havea better understanding ofEmployment Law, ContractLaw and Stark Law/ AntitrustLaw when dealing with staffand physician contracting,terminations, reprimands aswell as hiring and recruiting.I can confidently say aftercompleting the program thatI understand the legal side ofmedicine a whole lot more thanI did three years ago.I work for the Department of Child Services,servicing abused and neglected children. Wehave a significant element of legal work in thisfield. I was looking for a way to stand out ina crowd of credentialed social workers, and away to contribute to the discussion about howto improve child welfare. The M.J. programhas really helped me accomplish that as I’vequickly become a subject matter expert onchild welfare issues.I got into this program with a very specific,narrow direction, but what has surprised me ishow much I have enjoyed all of the work, evenin courses that don’t directly apply to my field.I have had the time of my life learning aboutthe law at IU McKinney!Anna Belle Pfau, ’19Training Specialist, IU School of Social Work, Child WelfareEducation and Training PartnershipTalk to usJocelyn Forehand, M.J. ’18Chief Executive Officer, Southside OBGYNContact us today to discuss how an M.J. degree from IU McKinney School of Law can enhanceyour ability to reach your professional goals.Working for Kids’ Voice of Indiana, I wasaround the legal field every day, butwanted to deepen my understandingof the law in a way that was mostbeneficial to me and to add somesupport to my extremely busy staffattorneys. And knowing the impeccablereputation and a few esteemedindividuals of IU McKinney, I knew itwould be a great experience.The support and the connections that I have now with my fellow classmatesand professors have been invaluable. What I gained both in and out of theclassroom through the M.J. program has opened so many doors for me in mycareer. I enjoyed every second of it!Eddie L. Rivers, Jr., M.J. ’17Chief Development Officer, Kids’ Voice of Indianamckinneylaw.iu.eduMiki Pike HamstraAssistant Dean of Graduate ProgramsPhone: (317) 274-0402Email: mhamstra@iupui.eduIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap,age, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This policy covers, but is notlimited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs, and activities.INDIANA UNIVERSITYRobert H. McKinney School of LawMaster ofJurisprudence(M.J.) DegreeFind out how an M.J. degreecan advance your career
I never had a desire to practicelaw but in my role as CEOof a private practice, I workwith lawyers in a variety ofsettings. I wanted to havea better understanding ofEmployment Law, ContractLaw and Stark Law/ AntitrustLaw when dealing with staffand physician contracting,terminations, reprimands aswell as hiring and recruiting.I can confidently say aftercompleting the program thatI understand the legal side ofmedicine a whole lot more thanI did three years ago.I work for the Department of Child Services,servicing abused and neglected children. Wehave a significant element of legal work in thisfield. I was looking for a way to stand out ina crowd of credentialed social workers, and away to contribute to the discussion about howto improve child welfare. The M.J. programhas really helped me accomplish that as I’vequickly become a subject matter expert onchild welfare issues.I got into this program with a very specific,narrow direction, but what has surprised me ishow much I have enjoyed all of the work, evenin courses that don’t directly apply to my field.I have had the time of my life learning aboutthe law at IU McKinney!Anna Belle Pfau, ’19Training Specialist, IU School of Social Work, Child WelfareEducation and Training PartnershipTalk to usJocelyn Forehand, M.J. ’18Chief Executive Officer, Southside OBGYNContact us today to discuss how an M.J. degree from IU McKinney School of Law can enhanceyour ability to reach your professional goals.Working for Kids’ Voice of Indiana, I wasaround the legal field every day, butwanted to deepen my understandingof the law in a way that was mostbeneficial to me and to add somesupport to my extremely busy staffattorneys. And knowing the impeccablereputation and a few esteemedindividuals of IU McKinney, I knew itwould be a great experience.The support and the connections that I have now with my fellow classmatesand professors have been invaluable. What I gained both in and out of theclassroom through the M.J. program has opened so many doors for me in mycareer. I enjoyed every second of it!Eddie L. Rivers, Jr., M.J. ’17Chief Development Officer, Kids’ Voice of Indianamckinneylaw.iu.eduMiki Pike HamstraAssistant Dean of Graduate ProgramsPhone: (317) 274-0402Email: mhamstra@iupui.eduIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap,age, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This policy covers, but is notlimited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs, and activities.INDIANA UNIVERSITYRobert H. McKinney School of LawMaster ofJurisprudence(M.J.) DegreeFind out how an M.J. degreecan advance your career
What a Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degree can do for you About the program Master of Jurisprudence students must earn 30 credit hours to complete the degree. You may attend classes full time during our day program, or part time as part of our evening program, or a combination of the two. Curriculum 2 required courses: Legal Process (2 .
