http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/tags/feeds/master-legal-studies.html Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:37:25 EDT Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:37:25 EDT urn:uuid:93de29310ae7209864aeb97cb10f3a68 Copyright Emory University - School of Law http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2022/03/new-juris-master-concentrations.html b7f485780ae72098272b82190aea4094 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT Susan Clark urn:uuid:b7f485780ae72098272b82190aea4094 Employment/HR and data, privacy, technology added to health care and business law offerings. 2022-03-24T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law announces new concentrations for juris master degree Emory University - School of Law Sarwark 26L received the 2026 JM Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2026/04/robert-sarwark-jm-grad.html e475e4a90a3c0227785603a4f9ef6e75 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:e475e4a90a3c0227785603a4f9ef6e75 Robert Sarwark 26L is the recipient of the 2026 Juris Master Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the JM student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. He took a nontraditional path to his degree, and it worked well for his personal and professional needs, earning him the respect of his peers and his professors along the way. He shares his story below. 2026-05-01T12:0:00-04:00 Fed librarian Sarwark 26L says JM to 'contribute strategically' Sarwark 26L received the 2026 JM Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. Emory University - School of Law Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2023/05/olubunmi-jm-grad.html e8d161700ae7208746def5bb7a64ed43 Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 EDT Jasmine Reese urn:uuid:e8d161700ae7208746def5bb7a64ed43 Robert Sarwark 26L is the recipient of the 2026 Juris Master Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the JM student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. He took a nontraditional path to his degree, and it worked well for his personal and professional needs, earning him the respect of his peers and his professors along the way. He shares his story below. 2023-05-05T12:0:00-04:00 With juris master degree, Emory MD turns mind to policy work Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. Emory University - School of Law Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. https://decaturish.com/2022/03/biz-bits-emory-law-announces-new-concentrations-atlanta-small-business-grant-applications-open/ e18c491c0ae7209841b2cee1d2c9bc7b Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EDT Decaturish urn:uuid:e18c491c0ae7209841b2cee1d2c9bc7b Robert Sarwark 26L is the recipient of the 2026 Juris Master Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the JM student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. He took a nontraditional path to his degree, and it worked well for his personal and professional needs, earning him the respect of his peers and his professors along the way. He shares his story below. 2022-03-30T12:0:00-04:00 Levine: New JM concentrations in employment, data privacy Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. Emory University School of Law Decaturish Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/05/an-email-reply-put-ricardo-horne-21l-on-his-lifes-path.html 65fb90d70ae7209849ee8f9e317380b4 Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer urn:uuid:65fb90d70ae7209849ee8f9e317380b4 Robert Sarwark 26L is the recipient of the 2026 Juris Master Leadership Award, an honor that goes to the JM student who has shown significant leadership throughout their time at Emory Law. He took a nontraditional path to his degree, and it worked well for his personal and professional needs, earning him the respect of his peers and his professors along the way. He shares his story below. 2021-05-13T12:0:00-04:00 An email reply put Ricardo Horne 21L on his life’s path Olubunmi Bakare’s path to become a leading neonatologist included immigration to the United States and tenacious pursuit of both MD and master of public health degrees from elite medical schools. This spring, Bakare 23L earned a juris master at Emory Law. Emory University - School of Law Vanya Starr did not set out to be a human resources specialist, and quickly learned that her favorite seminars all dealt with employment law. When she started considering pursuing a degree in HR, she naturally leaned toward a degree steeped in the law and decided to attend Emory Law's JM program, where she could take classes specialized in employment law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/04/jm-starr-qa.html 39f47a160ae7209815a0e43c2a07d48b Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:39f47a160ae7209815a0e43c2a07d48b Vanya Starr did not set out to be a human resources specialist, and quickly learned that her favorite seminars all dealt with employment law. When she started considering pursuing a degree in HR, she naturally leaned toward a degree steeped in the law and decided to attend Emory Law's JM program, where she could take classes specialized in employment law. 2021-04-12T12:0:00-04:00 Vanya Starr 22L credits Juris Master studies with enhancing HR career Vanya Starr did not set out to be a human resources specialist, and quickly learned that her favorite seminars all dealt with employment law. When she started considering pursuing a degree in HR, she naturally leaned toward a degree steeped in the law and decided to attend Emory Law's JM program, where she could take classes specialized in employment law. Emory University - School of Law Kirsten Schaetzel is the English Language Specialist at Emory University School of Law. She helps multilingual and international students navigate American culture and the English language while they learn about US law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/02/social-and-academic-support-for-international-students.html d61a99dd0ae72098486fddb0f9db1876 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST Cassandra Maddox urn:uuid:d61a99dd0ae72098486fddb0f9db1876 Kirsten Schaetzel is the English Language Specialist at Emory University School of Law. She helps multilingual and international students navigate American culture and the English language while they learn about US law. 2021-02-24T12:0:00-05:00 Cultural connections: Social, academic support for international students Kirsten Schaetzel is the English Language Specialist at Emory University School of Law. She helps multilingual and international students navigate American culture and the English language while they learn about US law. Emory University - School of Law Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2021/02/jm-admission-qa.html 39da87310ae7209815a0e43c743c0a08 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST urn:uuid:39da87310ae7209815a0e43c743c0a08 Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. 2021-02-05T12:0:00-05:00 Q & A with Anthony Spatola, Director of Graduate Programs Admission Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. Emory University - School of Law Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2020/05/years-of-anti-human-trafficking-experience-led-newsom-to-pursue-jm.html e0f62abe0ae7209828022d4673fd186d Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Lisa Ashmore urn:uuid:e0f62abe0ae7209828022d4673fd186d Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. 2020-05-04T12:0:00-04:00 Years of anti-human trafficking experience led Newsom 20L to pursue JM Applicants to Emory Law's JM program often have similar questions. Anthony Spatola answers some of the most common questions we receive about the degree and admission process. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/10/juris-master-student-spotlight-on-ayinde-luqman.html 93dea0ed0ae7209864aeb97c44db8547 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93dea0ed0ae7209864aeb97c44db8547 Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. 2019-10-11T12:0:00-04:00 Juris Master Student Spotlight on Ayinde Luqman Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/09/jm-blackburn-qa.html 3a22a1760ae7209815a0e43c97d5c86d Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:3a22a1760ae7209815a0e43c97d5c86d Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. 2019-09-05T12:0:00-04:00 Blackburn uses skills from JM degree to identify and mitigate clients' risk Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/06/rajamannar-jm-news.html 351fdafd0ae7209815a0e43cf4732b5b Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 EDT Emory University - School of Law urn:uuid:351fdafd0ae7209815a0e43cf4732b5b Kumar Rajamannar, JM Class of 2019, discusses why he chose to pursue a juris master at Emory Law. 2019-06-27T12:0:00-04:00 Rajamannar 19L pursues JM to gain an edge in the workplace Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2019/05/first-generation-college-grad-earns-juris-master-degree.html 93de79a20ae7209864aeb97c56299f64 Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 EDT A. Kenyatta Greer lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93de79a20ae7209864aeb97c56299f64 Kumar Rajamannar, JM Class of 2019, discusses why he chose to pursue a juris master at Emory Law. 2019-05-09T12:0:00-04:00 First-generation college grad earns juris master degree Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2018/05/faith-child-advocacy-and-a-little-acrylic-paint-thats-what-this-jm-graduate-is-made-of.html 93df1e390ae7209864aeb97cf6f2c051 Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df1e390ae7209864aeb97cf6f2c051 Rachel Stone 18L recently received her Juris Master degree from Emory University School of Law. In a Q & A, she shared what led her to the school, how she plans to use her degree, and how she managed the rigor of law school and a full-time career. 2018-05-16T12:0:00-04:00 Faith, child advocacy, and a little acrylic paint: That's what this JM graduate is made of Emory Law's Juris Master Program, offered on campus and online, is designed to help professionals like Ayinde Luqman to become more specialized in their field and enhance their knowledge of the law. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law, is now making its Juris Master degree for non-lawyers available in an online study format for two of its concentrations: Health Care Law, Policy and Regulation; and Business Law and Regulation. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2017/01/juris-master-program-for-non-lawyers-now-offering-online-study-for-health-care-business-concentrations.html 93df84220ae7209864aeb97c6ddf5ef2 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:30:00 EST Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93df84220ae7209864aeb97c6ddf5ef2 Emory Law, is now making its Juris Master degree for non-lawyers available in an online study format for two of its concentrations: Health Care Law, Policy and Regulation; and Business Law and Regulation. 2017-01-13T1:30:00-05:00 Juris Master program for non-lawyers now offering online study for health care and business concentrations Emory Law, is now making its Juris Master degree for non-lawyers available in an online study format for two of its concentrations: Health Care Law, Policy and Regulation; and Business Law and Regulation. Emory University - School of Law Vice Dean Robert Ahdieh recently discussed the value of a juris master degree with Bloomberg News writer Blake Edwards. Emory Law launched its JM program in 2011, and now admits about 40 students annually. Medical and business schools are already offering law-related classes to meet a need more naturally met by law schools, he said. Emory Law JM applicants are typically older and well-informed, evidence of sustainable demand. "Among mid-career professionals, we're seeing substantial interest," Ahdieh said. https://bol.bna.com/the-juris-masters-program-natural-evolution-or-stop-gap-for-struggling-law-schools/ 93e455570ae7209864aeb97cd107e37b Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 EDT Blake Edwards urn:uuid:93e455570ae7209864aeb97cd107e37b Vice Dean Robert Ahdieh recently discussed the value of a juris master degree with Bloomberg News writer Blake Edwards. Emory Law launched its JM program in 2011, and now admits about 40 students annually. Medical and business schools are already offering law-related classes to meet a need more naturally met by law schools, he said. Emory Law JM applicants are typically older and well-informed, evidence of sustainable demand. "Among mid-career professionals, we're seeing substantial interest," Ahdieh said. 2016-08-18T12:0:00-04:00 JM programs aid professionals in law-influenced fields, Ahdieh says Vice Dean Robert Ahdieh recently discussed the value of a juris master degree with Bloomberg News writer Blake Edwards. Emory Law launched its JM program in 2011, and now admits about 40 students annually. Medical and business schools are already offering law-related classes to meet a need more naturally met by law schools, he said. Emory Law JM applicants are typically older and well-informed, evidence of sustainable demand. "Among mid-career professionals, we're seeing substantial interest," Ahdieh said. Emory University School of Law As a middle school student, James Roland found in debate a way to test his voice and discover himself. As senior director of civic and community engagement in Campus Life, he now creates those opportunities for others. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2016/06/jm-student-james-roland-changing-the-world-one-word-at-a-time.html 93e0f62b0ae7209864aeb97c80ba1ed3 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 EDT Kimber Williams lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e0f62b0ae7209864aeb97c80ba1ed3 As a middle school student, James Roland found in debate a way to test his voice and discover himself. As senior director of civic and community engagement in Campus Life, he now creates those opportunities for others. 2016-06-17T12:0:00-04:00 Juris Master student James Roland: Changing the world, one word at a time As a middle school student, James Roland found in debate a way to test his voice and discover himself. As senior director of civic and community engagement in Campus Life, he now creates those opportunities for others. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law announces the creation of a new LLM specialization in law and development to address the increasing global demand for lawyers who understand development issues, particularly economic development. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2015/07/emory-law-llm-specialization-in-law-and-development.html 93e348380ae7209864aeb97c1296f4d0 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e348380ae7209864aeb97c1296f4d0 Emory Law announces the creation of a new LLM specialization in law and development to address the increasing global demand for lawyers who understand development issues, particularly economic development. 2015-07-05T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law announces master of laws (LLM) specialization in law and development Emory Law announces the creation of a new LLM specialization in law and development to address the increasing global demand for lawyers who understand development issues, particularly economic development. Emory University - School of Law Emory Law will begin offering a JM degree concentration specifically for global health professionals. http://law.emory.edu/news-and-events/releases/2014/04/nr-jm-global-health.html 93e19b620ae7209864aeb97c06dbfdd1 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 EDT Emory University School of Law lawcommuncations@emory.edu urn:uuid:93e19b620ae7209864aeb97c06dbfdd1 This fall, through a partnership with the Emory Global Health Institute, Emory Law will begin offering a JM degree concentration specifically for global health professionals. 2014-04-09T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law's Juris Master Program to offer concentration in global health Emory Law will begin offering a JM degree concentration specifically for global health professionals. Emory University - School of Law There are nearly 30 law schools that have or soon will offer a master's degree for nonlawyers, up from just a handful two years ago. Emory University School of Law is among them. http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=1202600625077?slreturn=20140524201106 93e4f7c00ae7209864aeb97c12e3595c Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT Karen Sloan urn:uuid:93e4f7c00ae7209864aeb97c12e3595c There are nearly 30 law schools that have or soon will offer a master's degree for nonlawyers, up from just a handful two years ago. Emory University School of Law is among them. 2013-05-20T12:0:00-04:00 Emory Law's new JM program featured in National Law Journal There are nearly 30 law schools that have or soon will offer a master's degree for nonlawyers, up from just a handful two years ago. Emory University School of Law is among them. Emory University School of Law