Monterey College of Law is dedicated to providing a high-quality legal education within a community law school setting. Our institution's mission is to cultivate graduates who embody professional excellence, integrity, and a commitment to community service. We strive to produce graduates who excel in their legal careers and uphold the highest ethical standards, contributing positively to society through their commitment to community service and social responsibility.
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Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President serves as chief executive officer of MCL and anon-voting member of the Board, managing and overseeing all operational, academic and financialmatters, including the four on-site campus locations and the hybrid online degree enrollmentoption.
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Our Programs
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Monterey College of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California to offer the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree. The J.D is a three to four year (90 unit) traditional U.S. graduate law degree program designed for individuals who wish to be licensed as a California attorney.
J.D./M.L.S. – Concurrent Degree Program
In the dual-degree program an individual earns both a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and a Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) degree. It gives one an added boost when entering the legal sphere after completion of the 90-unit program.
Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.)
The Master of Legal Studies degree is a 36 unit, two-year graduate program for individuals who desire to obtain an advanced knowledge of the law and the American legal system, but who do not wish to become lawyers. The degree program is designed for individuals in careers that involve interaction with lawyers and the legal system and for those who are entering professions where an understanding of legal reasoning and the legal system will improve their professional effectiveness.
LL.M.
The LL.M. graduate law degree program is a 24-unit program that is designed to promote advanced legal educational for practicing attorneys and law schools graduates from the U.S and foreign countries. Applicants are required to have successfully completed a first degree in law from a U.S. law school or foreign legal studies program. The LL.M. degree curriculum is designed individually for each student to meet his or her specific goals.
