Michigan State University College of Law offers the Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) degree for both domestic and international students who do not seek to practice law but wish to enhance their legal acumen for use in business, government, or policy roles. The program is open to candidates without law degrees and is offered both on-campus and fully online, with specializations including Global Food Law, Intellectual Property, and the American Legal System. The MJ in Global Food Law is fully online and tailored for professionals in the food and agriculture industry. Some tracks, such as Legal Doctrine and Analysis, require completion of the first-year J.D. curriculum. The program structure is flexible, allowing for part-time study, and generally requires completion of at least 24-30 credits, including foundational and elective courses chosen from areas such as Contracts, Administrative Law, and International Business Transactions. Most students complete the program in one to three years.