As law schools expand beyond the JD, Master of Legal Studies (MLS) programs are transforming how legal knowledge reaches diverse professions. This session examines the MLS degree’s growing role in advancing access, excellence, and resilience in legal education. Panelists will discuss how MLS programs empower non-lawyers across sectors—healthcare, compliance, technology, and education—through innovative curriculum design, student engagement, and career pathways. The conversation will also address ethical considerations in teaching legal principles to non-lawyers and highlight how MLS programs strengthen interprofessional collaboration and institutional sustainability within a rapidly evolving legal landscape.