Build Your Career in Health Law
Earn Your Master of Arts in Health Law and Administration
The healthcare industry is growing at record speed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that healthcare occupations will grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, creating more jobs than any other industry. Beyond frontline workers like doctors and nurses, healthcare has expanded to include careers in technology, business, and public service. Our complicated health care laws and policies touch millions of lives and have an impact on almost every industry. The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law offers students the opportunity to explore these topics in depth through our Master of Arts in Health Law and Administration degree (MHLA).
The Master of Arts in Health Law and Administration can be completed in as little as one year, and graduates will prepare for careers in healthcare operations, compliance, and non-lawyer risk management. This 30-credit program is ideal for recent graduates or working professionals looking to move up in their careers. A background in business, science, or psychology is ideal but not required. We’ll work with you to create a personalized plan of study to match your specific interests and aspirations. No GRE or LSAT required to apply. Get started by emailing our admissions team today at ladmit@loyno.edu.
Please note that students in the Master of Arts in Environmental Law, and Health Law and Administration programs follow the Law School Calendar, not the Graduate Calendar.
Auto/Expedited Admit Requirements
- If you are a current Loyola student or alum, you may be eligible for our auto admit program. Students with a 3.0 GPA and above are automatically accepted into the program, and only need to submit an application and statement of interest.
Degree Requirements
Loyola's MHLA degree requires completion of 30 semester credit hours. Students must either complete an externship or produce a thesis paper of publishable quality.
Admission Deadlines
Fall – August 1
Scholarship Opportunities
All applicants are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships, with consideration weighted toward their prior academic achievements and relevant professional experience.
Career Outlook
With a master’s in health law and administration, you’ll build a strong foundation to prepare for rewarding roles working for healthcare systems and hospitals, nonprofits, public health agencies, healthcare corporations and pharmaceutical companies, or as an independent consultant. Upon graduation, you’ll gain a deep understanding of these important concepts:
- Health care privacy and compliance
- Ethical decision-making and the business of healthcare
- The integration of healthcare and the legal system
- Legal research, writing, and strategic communications
Gain Real-World Experience While You Learn
The MHLA degree program includes robust, hands-on training to develop the soft skills that employers are looking for in an ideal candidate. You’ll learn by doing and gain problem solving, writing, strategic communications, collaboration, and presentation skills. By working with faculty and community leaders with a deep understanding of healthcare policy, you’ll learn how the law is applied in real healthcare and corporate settings.
- Complete an externship based around your interests in health law and compliance and learn under the supervision of real experts in the field.
- Take up to three credits of Advanced Legal Research, diving deeply into topics that align with your career goals.
- Enroll in non-law elective courses like Organizational Behavior and Leadership or Strategic Communications to build a holistic understanding of business models and prepare for management roles in the healthcare sector.
Personalized Career Support
Through the Career Development Office, you’ll gain access to our expansive alumni network, career counseling, recruiting, and resources to help you after graduation. Complete mock job interviews, attend networking events, and get help perfecting your resume and cover letter. We’ll support you through every step of your journey.
What Makes Loyola Law Right for You?
Get the support you need to take your next step.
Flexible
Offering an array of courses to fit your career aspirations.
Practical
Graduate in just one year, or spread out your studies over up to three years.
Accessible
No LSAT or GRE required to apply to the program.
Faculty Dedicated to Your Success
When you choose Loyola Law for your graduate experience, you'll work with faculty, staff, and peers who share your passion for health law. Program Director Ann Koppel is a litigator and business leader with more than two decades of experience. She's worked for regional and national firms, and in-house at a large health system. Email Ann at arkoppel@loyno.edu to schedule a meeting to discuss your academic goals. We will work with you one-on-one to determine if you’re a good fit for the program.
Meet Some of Your Professors
We keep our class sizes small so you can get personalized support and build lasting connections.
John Blevins
Focus Areas: Law and Technology, Communications and Internet Law, Administrative Law
Start Your Application
We can't wait for you to join us! No LSAT or GRE score required to apply. Here's what you need:
- Completed program application
- A short personal statement explaining your interest in the program
- A university transcript from your undergraduate institution
- One letter of recommendation, which may be emailed directly to ladmit@loyno.edu (no letters of recommendation are required for Loyola graduates)
Every applicant is automatically considered for scholarship awards. While you're waiting to hear back, please complete your FAFSA.
Explore the Curriculum
Loyola's MHLA degree will help you master the intricacies of the healthcare industry, while developing the soft skills you need for today's modern workforce. View our required courses and explore electives that spark your interest.
Required Core Courses (19 credits total)
LAW L807 Introduction to Health Law (3 hrs)
LAW L912 Health Law II: Access, Regulation, Compliance and Strategy (3 hrs)
LAW L844 Administrative Law (3 hrs) or LAW L940 Risk and the Administrative State (3 hrs)
LAWM L705 U.S. Law and Legal Analysis (1 hr)
LAWM L710 Graduate Seminar in Health and Environmental Law (3 hrs) or LAW L900 Externship (3 hrs)
LAW L800 Health Care Privacy and Security (3 hrs)
LAW L914 Health Care Compliance (3 hrs)
Elective Courses: Law (11 hours total)
LAW L746 Business Organizations I (3 hrs)
LAW L747 Business Organizations II (3 hrs)
LAW L781 Law and Poverty (2 hrs)
LAW L801 Intellectual Property Law (3 hrs)
LAW L817 Mediation and Arbitration (3 hrs)
LAW L822 Bioethics and the Law (3 hrs)
LAW L825 Medical Malpractice (2 or 3 hrs)
LAW L830 Comparative Reproductive Bioethics and the Law (1 hr)
LAW L834 Environmental Justice (2 or 3 hrs)
LAW L854 Insurance Law (3 hrs)
LAW L896 Professional Seminar in Public Health (1-3 hrs)
LAW L896 Professional Seminar: Medicare Law (2 hrs)
LAW L902 Elder and Disabled Law (2 hrs)
LAW L906 Advanced Legal Research (1-3 hrs)
LAW L937 Selected Topics in Immigration (2 hrs)
LAW L938 Health in Immigration and Citizenship Law (1 hr)
LAW L___ Negotiation: Health, Safety, and the Environment (2-3 hrs)
Elective Courses: Non-Law (0-3 hours)
MGT B700 Organizational Behavior and Leadership (3 Credits)
MGT B705 Strategic Communication (3 credits)
MGT B710 Operations and Process Management (3 credits)
MGT B725 Quality and Performance Excellence (3 credits)