Reach Your Goals with Hofstra Law
Set yourself apart in the world of health law with a career-building Hofstra Law degree. Our meticulously designed medical law programs are offered in an asynchronous, online format, maximizing convenience and accessibility for students of all backgrounds.
Explore our programs, all of which offer fall, spring, and summer start dates:
- Online Master of Arts (MA) – Designed to help non-lawyers develop their legal literacy, this 11-course (30 credit) program can be completed in 24 months.
- Online Master of Laws (LLM) – This 9-course (25 credit), 18-month program helps career lawyers specialize their practice.
- Advanced Certificate – A 4-course, 5 to 7 month healthcare compliance certificate program for lawyers and non-lawyers exploring health law and policy. Students in good academic standing can use the credits to transfer into the MA or LLM programs.
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Explore Our Career-Advancing Medical Law Programs
Get to know Hofstra’s flexible health law programs as you prepare for a career in the legal marketplace. Students attend cutting-edge courses led by experienced faculty, expanding their knowledge and developing the skills required to compete in their chosen fields.
Learn More about Health Law and Policy Pathways
Online Master of Arts
Designed for those with backgrounds in health care fields, our MA program equips you with the skills to become a valuable legal resource in your organization. The MA program is flexible and convenient with 100% online classes. Finish your degree in 24 months. Gain the skills to address compliance requirements, navigate legislation, advocate for patients and implement real change.
Online Master of Laws
Level up your law degree with an LLM. Our 100% online program expands the knowledge of experienced lawyers and gives them the know-how to navigate health law and policy. Earn your degree in less than 18 months and gain the skills to take on the role of in-house counsel or be an external consultant for hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance organizations and others.
Advanced Certificate
Designed for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike, our Advanced Certificate allows you to start your health law and policy education. The program can be completed though four flexible and 100% online courses in five to seven months of part-time study. Use your certificate to advance your career, or students in good academic standing can use the completed credits to transfer into the MA or LLM programs and further their legal education.
Take a closer look at Hofstra Law.
- Top Ranked
Hofstra Law has been ranked a top school for Health Law with an “A+” rating from PreLaw Magazine.
- Build Your Network Join a thriving community of nearly 14,000 alumni globally. Hofstra has over 150+ alumni in the judiciary.
- 100% Online & Flexible Start Times Explore fully online classes and flexible start dates in our fall, spring and summer semesters. No LSAT, GMAT or GRE required.
- Expedient Education Graduate sooner with an MA degree in as little as 24 months or an LLM in as little as 18 months.
Jessica Lindley ‘18The Knowledge I have gained from my Health Law and Policy degree from Hofstra Law has directly contributed to my career path as a Director of Medicaid Integration for Aetna CVSHealth.
Careers in Health Law
Hofstra Law’s dedicated Office of Career Services (OCS) works one-on-one with students at each stage of their law school career to ensure they are ready to compete in the modern legal marketplace. OCS assists students with personal branding and marketing workshops, resume and cover letter preparation, interview training, and professional development services. Additionally, our graduates join a network nearly 14,000 alumin globally, ensuring productive and meaningful connections as they advance in their chosen fields.
Where Our Alumni Go
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island
- HIV Law Project
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Nassau County Department of Social Services
- Nemours Office of Child Health Policy and Advocacy
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
- New York State Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct
- New York State Mental Hygiene Legal Service
- New York State Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
- New Yorkers for Patient & Family Empowerment
- Northwell Health
- Office of the Cook County (Illinois) Public Guardian
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Invest In Yourself And Your Career
Tuition for the Online Health Law and Policy Programs (including fees) is billed at a per credit hour rate. Applicants are automatically considered for partial scholarships up to $10,000.
Requirements for admission include:
- Completed Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Academic Transcripts (Official transcript(s) from each institution attended since high school.
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Apply to Hofstra Law with these advantages!
Submit your application today and benefit from:
- No application fee
- An admission decision within one week after submission of a completed application
- Automatic consideration for partial scholarships
Have Questions?
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