Juris Master in Compliance (J.M.) Online
Navigate Legal Requirements for Operation with Liberty’s Online Juris Master (J.M.) in Compliance
Regulatory bodies are constantly updating their requirements. That means companies and professionals need people who can confidently handle their compliance-related matters in corporate, financial, and educational settings. Liberty’s online Juris Master in Compliance will equip you with critical expertise in the regulation and policy matters that affect all fields of business and nonprofit organizations. This J.M. in Compliance will provide training in advanced legal principles that can help prepare you to be an effective policy professional in the area of compliance.
The Juris Master in Compliance focuses on the rules and regulations that govern business, healthcare, nonprofits, education, and any industry that is engaged with local or federal governments. By pursuing this degree, you can take a step toward becoming a compliance law professional who is confident in the rules and regulations governing your industry. Additionally, you can have the opportunity to become better equipped to navigate the potential hazards of compliance successfully.
What can I do with a Juris Master degree?
Our Juris Master degree is designed to give you useful, specialized legal skills that can help you thrive in your unique field. This degree can open the door to many new roles in your industry that require legal knowledge but are not a formal law practice. If you are thinking about becoming an attorney, we encourage you to apply to our residential Juris Doctor program. Find out more information about our residential J.D. program today!
What Will You Study in Our Online Juris Master in Compliance?
- The process of meeting legal, ethical, and professional standards set by government agencies
- Development of compliance programs
- The role of compliance professionals
The online J.M. degree provides a thorough study in legal systems, legal analysis, research of law topics, and history of law to give you a solid background in legal studies. Additional topics you will study include laws related to health care compliance, corporate compliance, intellectual property, administrative law, and risk management.
Potential Career Options for Graduates of the Online J.M. in Compliance Degree
Liberty’s online Juris Master (J.M.) degree helps to prepare students to work in fields where legal knowledge is valuable. You can study to become equipped to pursue a career as a compliance officer or manager, HR professional, or privacy officer.
You can also use this degree to pursue a position as a/an:
- Compliance consultant
- Executive policy director
- Legal educator
- Local or federal compliance agent
- Risk management consultant
Program Highlights of the Online Juris Master in Compliance
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Juris Master in Compliance degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- As an online student, you will have the opportunity to network with other leaders and experts in law from across the country.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC