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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders in Freedom and Responsibility.

Master of Legal Studies in Law & Economics

Freedom Center Associate Director and Assistant Professor Saura Masconale, in collaboration with the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, has developed the innovative Master of Legal Studies in Law & Economics (MLS, L&E) program. This groundbreaking program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the intersection of law and economics, addressing critical areas such as regulation, economic theory, and empirical methods.

The online format of the program provides accessibility and flexibility, making it ideal for professionals looking to enhance their expertise while balancing other commitments. Students gain comprehensive foundational skills that are essential for shaping effective public policy and advancing their careers in both the public and private sectors.

What sets the MLS in Law & Economics apart is its unique focus on practical application and its commitment to serving policymakers. As the first program of its kind in the United States, it offers a specialized track for legislators, empowering them with the tools to navigate complex legal and economic challenges. Through rigorous coursework and cutting-edge instruction, the program prepares students to make informed, impactful decisions in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Whether you’re a policymaker, a legal professional, or a student with aspirations to influence public policy, the MLS in Law & Economics offers unparalleled opportunities to advance your understanding and make a meaningful difference.

Saura Masconale MLS Launch 2020

Who it’s for:

  • Undergraduate students who want to pursue a postgraduate degree
  • High school government, economics, and social studies teachers
  • Elected officials and public sector professionals
  • Private sector professionals who engage with the government, legislative, or regulatory process

 

Concentration courses:

  • Law & Economics
  • Political Economy, Law, and Experimentation
  • Law, Economics, and Civil Society,
  • Ethics and Economics of Environmental Policy
  • The Ethical Entrepreneur.

 

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How to Apply

Scholarships for this program are available for qualified applicants.

These scholarships are designed to support aspiring professionals who are passionate about advancing their knowledge in law and economics. Whether you are a policymaker, public servant, or someone seeking to make an impact in the public policy sector, financial assistance is available to help you access this groundbreaking program. Don’t let financial barriers hold you back from achieving your career goals—explore scholarship opportunities today!

Graduate and Undergraduate Instruction

Freedom Center faculty, affiliated faculty, and postdoctoral research associates teach in the U of A James E. Rogers College of Law and Philosophy Department, as well as courses in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) in the Department of Political Economy & Moral Science. They reflect the Center’s multiple disciplinary perspectives, commitment to training critical thinkers, and fostering constructive debate.

Courses include:

  • Law & Legal Theory
  • Political Economy Through Experiments
  • Symbolic Logic
  • Seminar in Social & Political Philosophy
Grad & Under Grad - Instruction
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European Master in Law & Economics (EMLE) Partnership

EMLE started in 1990 at the Universities of Ghent, Paris IX, Oxford and Rotterdam. From the very beginning, the program received recognition and financial support from the ERASMUS Bureau of the European Community. Awards were (and continue to be) granted every year for student mobility and an international curriculum was developed under which students take the program’s three terms (over one academic year) at one or two among seven teaching centers within the EU (Aix-Marseille, Barcelona, Ghent, Hamburg, Rome, Rotterdam, and Warsaw) and two worldwide centers (Haifa and Mumbai). At the end of the EMLE program, students get a title from each of the university of the EMLE consortium in reason of multi-party agreements between these universities.

Specifically, EMLE students can choose one of 3 tracks:

  • Economic Analysis of Public & International Law
  • Economic Analysis of Markets, Corporations & Regulators
  • Innovation and Intellectual Property

In the first term the courses are the same across all tracks and universities, while specialization starts in the second term with two tailored courses per track and three courses that are the same across the different tracks and university partners. The third term finalizes the chosen specialization with two courses that are unique to the chosen track and university, and the final thesis (or internship) written under the supervision of a professor from the third-term University.

The University of Arizona is the newest addition to the EMLE consortium and is the only school in the US to participate.  EMLE students will begin taking UA classes in Spring 2025.

Legislative Fellowship Program

Legislative Fellowship Program

Provides graduate level students with real-world public policy research experience by assisting a legislator track legislation, summarize bills, assist with constituent services, and complete special projects.

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Ph.D. Student Support

The Freedom Center supports exceptional Ph.D. students in the U of A Philosophy Department. They serve as editorial assistants for academic journals and research assistants for our faculty.

Meet Our Ph.D. Students