Earn Your Master of Laws (LLM) in Health Law and Policy Online

Advance your legal career in one of today’s most dynamic and growing sectors. Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law’s fully online LLM in Health Law and Policy program delivers comprehensive expertise in healthcare compliance, regulation, and policy – designed for practicing attorneys ready to lead in the healthcare industry.

Program Details

25 credits
100% online, asynchronous courses
Complete in as few as 18 months
Three start dates – fall, spring, or summer

Why Choose Hofstra’s LLM in Health Law and Policy?

Fully Immersive Health Law Curriculum

Unlike general legal studies programs with health law concentrations, Hofstra Law’s LLM is 100% dedicated to health law and policy from start to finish. Dive deep into healthcare regulation, compliance, bioethics, policy design, and more.

Proven Career Outcomes

Hofstra graduates don’t just earn degrees – they secure positions at leading organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cigna, Northwell Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and beyond.

Healthcare’s Legal Complexity is Growing. Are You Ready to Lead?

Gain comprehensive expertise through our fully immersive health law programs. With 100% of coursework dedicated to healthcare regulation, compliance, bioethics, and policy, the LLM in Health Law and Policy and MA in Health Law and Policy are not just general legal studies degrees with health law electives. Looking for a quicker career boost? Start with the Certificate in Health Law and Policy. If you choose to continue on for a full degree program, those credits can be applied toward your chosen program.

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Curriculum Highlights

The comprehensive curriculum covers the legal realities of today’s healthcare landscape:

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Public Health Law
Healthcare Transactions and Finance
Patient Rights and Privacy (HIPAA/HITECH)
Medicare/Medicaid Regulations
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Laws
Bioethics and Medical Decision-Making Accredited
Digital Health and Telemedicine Law

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Who Should Apply

This program is ideal for:

Experienced attorneys seeking to specialize in healthcare law
Litigators looking to pivot into medical malpractice or personal injury
Corporate attorneys wanting to transition to healthcare organizations
Policy-minded lawyers aiming for roles with systemic healthcare impact
Legal professionals in government seeking healthcare law expertise

Admission Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school or equivalent international credential
Active law license preferred
Professional experience in legal practice
No GRE, GMAT, or LSAT required

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Stackable Credential Pathway

Start with our Certificate in Health Law and Policy and stack credits toward the full LLM as your career goals evolve. This flexible approach lets you:

Test your interest in health law with a shorter commitment
Begin building expertise while managing current workload
Apply credits seamlessly to the full degree program

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Ready to Advance Your Career in Health Law?

Join the next generation of healthcare law and policy leaders. With three start dates per year and no GRE, GMAT, or LSAT requirement, it’s never been a better time to begin your journey.

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Admissions Deadlines

Aug

Application Deadline

August 24

Fall 2025 Term

Aug

Start Date

August 25

Fall 2025 Term