MLS Tuition
2026-2027 Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
Estimated Direct Costs
- Tuition $2,248 per credit hour
- Students who pursue the online Master of Legal Studies degree will be charged tuition on a per-credit-hour basis, in accordance with the number of enrolled credit hours.
- Fees $1,312
- Fixed charges for online, athletics, activity, online program, and health and wellness fees. Billed to your student account. Actual total billed amount of fees may be different based on your final course selections.
- First Semester Fee $150
- First semester fee for degree seeking students. Billed to your student account.
- Health Insurance $5,374
- Health insurance is required for all students. You will be billed for the university’s student health insurance plan if you do not provide proof of adequate coverage from another insurer.
Estimated Indirect Costs
- Books, Supplies, and Equipment $2,356
- The Emory Bookstore provides this estimate of expenses for required textbooks and other course materials. Actual expenses will vary by student.
- Direct Loan Fees $1,294
- Represents a fee assessed by the Department of Education at the time of Direct Loan origination. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the loan amount and is deducted at the time of disbursement.
Scholarships
Emory Law has a limited number of scholarships available to highly qualified students. All applicants are considered for scholarship funding; there is no separate application process for scholarships. Students will be notified about any scholarship offer as part of their communication of acceptance. Please note, students will receive the highest scholarship they qualify for, but they will not receive more than one of the scholarships they qualify for (i.e. scholarship stacking is prohibited).
Yellow Ribbon Program
Emory University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help cover tuition and fee charges that exceed the annual VA cap. This program is available to students who are eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill ® benefits at the 100% benefit level. Yellow Ribbon awards are limited, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and the award amount varies by school within the university. Emory Law is proud to participate in the program and, for the 2026-2027 academic year, offers a Yellow Ribbon award of up to $7,000 to ten MLS students. To be considered for an Emory Law Yellow Ribbon award, you must first be admitted to the MLS program at Emory Law.
Application Process:
- Complete the electronic Yellow Ribbon application and upload your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- Emory Law's Yellow Ribbon liaison will review the application to confirm eligibility and determine award availability.
- The liaison will notify the student of the outcome of their application. If all available awards have been allocated, the student may be informed that their application is pending based on future availability.
You can find more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program on the Registrar's website, and additional information about VA benefits can be found here. Any questions should be directed to the Office of Admission and Scholarships.
For the most accurate information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Emory University Office of Financial Aid website. To receive an actual merit-based scholarship award at Emory Law, you must apply and be accepted for admission.
Information effective May 22, 2026. Fees are subject to change.