Put the law to work for your career

Legal training for HR professionals

"My Employment Discrimination course heightened my ability to look at creative options and minimize organizational risks. With a greater understanding and appreciation for seeing situations from a different perspective, the JM program enhanced the contributions I can make as an experienced HR professional."

Betsy Hames, Associate Dean and Chief Human Resources Officer, Duke University School of Medicine

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JURIS MASTER DEGREE. Scholarships are available.

The Juris Master (JM) program is a master's degree that provides human resources professionals the legal knowledge and skills to better understand and negotiate contracts, navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments, assess risk, make more informed decisions, and contribute in more significant ways to their organizations. The application deadline for the fall semester is June 30.

The application deadline for the fall semester is June 30; the application for spring semester is November 15. Apply now to be considered for scholarships.

   
Advance your career with a concentration in business law.

Gain relevant knowledge of legal topics such as contracts and contract drafting, labor laws, business immigration, dispute resolution, and employment discrimination law, among others.

Complete the on-campus program full-time in as little as one year, or part-time in up to four years, studying alongside JD and LLM students. Complete the online program in 20 months.

   
Get an Emory degree while you work.

Earn a degree from one of the top law schools in the nation.

The JM is designed to fit your busy lifestyle.

   
Become a more valuable employee.

Employers report that a JM from Emory Law increases an employee's value.

   
15% tuition scholarship available for SHRM members.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can JM students transfer to a JD program? American Bar Association (ABA) regulations do not allow advanced standing, or credits earned under a JM (or similar non-JD master program) to be transferred to a JD program. Students who complete the JM degree can apply to Emory’s JD program, but they will be held to the same rigorous standards as any other JD program applicant. Because the units earned in the JM are not transferrable to a JD program, we strongly encourage individuals who are truly interested in pursuing a JD to apply directly to a JD program.

What is the JM class profile? The majority of JM students are working professionals from a wide range of fields mixed with more traditional graduate students.

Do JM students have separate classes? JM students generally take the same classes that contain the same content, and rigor, as our JD and graduate students. Students in the on-campus format will be expected to do the same work as JD students. 

What can I do with the JM? The JM is a complementary master’s degree designed to supplement an individual’s professional experiences and/or academic background with knowledge of specific area(s) of the law. Many students have used the legal knowledge and skills obtained via the JM to differentiate themselves as they grow in their current role and/or advance in their career.

What are the required courses?

Required Courses:

  • The American Legal System
  • Analysis, Research, and Communications for Non-Lawyers
  • Contracts

Core Courses:

  • Law and Legal Professional
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution
  • Administrative Law

How much does the program cost?

Please review our tuition and fees page. Scholarships and financial aid are available. 

For the most accurate information regarding tuition, fees, and scholarships, please consult Emory Law’s publications and website. Information received from a third-party may not be verified. To receive an actual financial aid award for attendance at Emory Law, you must apply and be accepted for admission.

How rigorous is the program? Both the online and on-campus formats of the JM are academically rigorous. The online format employs weekly assignments rather than the traditional single end-of-semester exam of the on-campus format.