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  • Dual Degree for students of the University of Gdansk

You are three courses and a dissertation from an American Master’s Degree

Your credits earned at the University of Gdansk can count towards a U.S. Master of Science in Legal Studies from Washington & Lincoln University. Just finish three courses in English and write a Master’s thesis.

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Format

  • Fully online
  • Live classes with up to 30 students
  • Optional on-campus activities in Orlando, FL

Weekly live classes

25 SEATS

NEXT CLASS

November 2, 2026

AVAILABLE LANGUAGES

  • English

American Degree

Master of Science in Legal Studies awarded by Washington & Lincoln University, licensed in the United States by the Florida Department of Education (License #CIE-4001).

From Anywhere

Fully online with weekly live classes of up to 30 students, and an optional week in Orlando.

Use Your Credits

We recognize the credits you earned at the University of Gdansk. Complete three additional courses at WALN University and write a Master’s thesis.

Your Path to the U.S. Degree

01

Enrollment at the Partner University

You must be enrolled in good standing or be a graduate from specific programs at the partner university.

02

Enroll in the Dual Degree Program

Enroll in the dual degree master's program at Washington & Lincoln University. The application process is simple and quick.

03

Study at both institutions simultaneously

Continue your program as usual at the partner university. In parallel, you will take three additional courses fully online at Washington & Lincoln University.

04

Write and defend a Master's thesis

After you complete all the required courses at the partner University and three additional courses at Washington & Lincoln University, you will write one Master's Thesis.

05

Earn both degrees!

Earn the Master's degree at the partner university and the U.S. Master's degree from Washington & Lincoln University!

30 days risk-free financially for those approved in the application process

We want you to have peace of mind when trying whether WALN University is the right institution for what you are looking for.

At the Washington & Lincoln University, students approved into the application process have the first month of classes to get to know the program and the institution. If the student decides to cancel their enrollment during the first month of classes, they just need to send a request by email within the deadline and WALN University will refund all amounts paid for the enrollment.

2. Quality

PhD Professors Who Know You Personally

At WALN University, your professors know your name. They’ll talk with you, grade your assignments, and engage with you in classes of just 30 students. Our faculty aren’t distant celebrities recording online lectures for thousands of anonymous viewers. They’re dedicated educators who are present, accessible, and invested in your success.

We don’t rely on hidden tutors. Every professor at WALN holds a doctorate degree and brings extensive professional experience to the classroom.

Direct interaction with professors

Enough of mass distance learning with recorded classes and poorly qualified tutors who you don’t know who they are at the time of enrollment.

At Washington & Lincoln University, you will be closely guided only by professors with doctorates and extensive professional experience.

Attention: you will only take the next step in your career if you receive feedback from teachers who know more than you in their areas of expertise.

  • No surprises with tutors.
  • Weekly live classes.
  • Classes of 30 students.
  • No surprises with mass distance education.
  • Only professors with a doctorate and extensive professional experience.
  • Individualized feedback from these same professors.
  • In-person activities in Orlando, FL.

Curriculum

Courses taken at the University of Gdansk

Study as usual at the partner university and you will transfer credits to cover for a large portion of the program at Washington & Lincoln University.

Courses taken at Washington & Lincoln University

In parallel to your studies at the University of Gdansk, you will take three additional courses fully online at Washington & Lincoln University.

The list below contains an example of possible courses.

  • Comparative Law
  • Law and Economics
  • Jurisprudence and Legal Sources

Master's Thesis

You will write a Master’s Thesis in three steps over a period of 9 to 12 months.

  • Master's Thesis Project
  • Master's Thesis 1
  • Master's Thesis 2

Innovative teaching, live & in-person in Orlando

  • Annual in-person activities in Orlando, FL.
  • Weekly live classes in groups of 30 students.
  • You will interact directly with WALN University professors to the point where they will know you by name.
  • These same PhD professors will grade your academic work.
  • Only professors with a doctorate and extensive professional experience. No surprises with unknown tutors.

Quality

On-campus activities in Orlando

You have the option to participate in two one-week in-person sessions in Orlando, FL, designed to reinforce learning and provide an enriching international experience.

3. Accessible

A master's degree that fits your routine

  • Study wherever you are.
  • An international degree that stands out to employers and institutions abroad.
  • Don't be forced to commit to fixed blocks of time.
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  • Study at the times you want.
  • A master's program of excellence focused on you!
  • Take advantage of the opportunity to earn an American degree from your home, anywhere in the world.

Accessibility

Affordable investment

Washington & Lincoln University offers affordable tuition fees compared to other master’s programs of excellence that provide supervision by quality professors, live classes in groups of 30 students, and the production of a master’s thesis.

And remember, WALN University offers 30 days without financial risk for those approved in the application process! If you withdraw during the first month, WALN will refund the admission fees.

Click on the “I’m interested” button below to contact us about next class prices, installments, and financing opportunities.

Next class

  • Seats: 25
  • Class start: November 2, 2026.
  • Applications: until October 16, 2026.

Investment

$9,666.00 US Dollars

* WALN University provides flexible installment payment plans for qualifying international students.

** Optional on-campus events hired separately.

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How to enroll

Contact the admissions team to find out how to register for the application process, to receive the rules for the next application process and to find out more details about dates and payment options.

01

Application

Fill out the application form and participate in the selection process.

02

risk-free trial

If you are approved in the application process, you can enjoy a full month of regular classes. If you cancel your enrollment within the first month, we will refund the application fee and tuition.

03

Excellence

Earn a high-quality master’s degree through a flexible hybrid format, designed to fit your schedule and pace.

Frequently Asked Questions?

Graduates of the program earn the American degree of Master of Science in Legal Studies awarded by Washington & Lincoln University and the Master’s degree they are regularly enrolled at the partner university.

No, this program does NOT grant a Juris Doctor.

Click any “I’m interested” button on this page and complete the form. Alternatively, you may contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or email using the contact details provided in the footer of this page.

This program is offered only in English.

If neither your high school nor bachelor’s degree were not completed in English, you will need to provide a minimum total score of 60 on the TOEFL PBT, or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), 6.5 on the IELTS, or 100 on the Duolingo English Test.

Applicants for the dual master’s degree program must be enrolled in good standing or graduates from specific programs at the partner university. Contact us to verify if your program qualifies.

It depends on how many courses you enroll per academic quarter. Each course requires an average time commitment of 15 hours per week over the course of the 10-weeks academic quarter.

The dual degree program can be completed fully online with live classes with optional in-person sessions in Orlando, FL.

No. The online part of the program is delivered using a proprietary teaching method based on live classes with up to 30 students per session. Each student receives individualized support from a highly qualified professor through a coaching-style approach. This method incorporates formative assessment and deliberate practice to help students achieve the specific goals of each course, as well as the broader objectives of their chosen program.

Yes. The production of a joint master’s thesis involving advising by both institutions is a required component for completing the program, along with other academic requirements.

Yes.
All students have the opportunity to write and publish articles in collaboration with faculty throughout the master’s program.

You will need to submit scanned copies of the following documents:

– Official photo identification document (e.g., passport, national ID, or driver’s license).
– Proof of enrollment at the Partner University.
– Front and back of your bachelor’s degree diploma or program required for admission at the partner university.
– Official academic transcript from your bachelor’s program or program required for admission at the partner university (with the issuing institution’s signature and/or stamp).
– Proof of address.
– Resume (PDF or MS Word).
– Admission Essay – template provided by WALN University.

*Scanned documents must be clear, with all text legible, high resolution (at least 150dpi), with proper contrast and brightness, no blurring, and with full margins and edges visible. 

It is a document to be written by the applicant and evaluated as part of the admissions process. The admission essay must follow specific guidelines and address questions that connect the applicant’s educational background, professional experience, and future projects with the pursuit of the degree at Washington & Lincoln University. Once registered, the applicant will receive instructions on how to submit the document after paying the application fee.

Payments can be made using a U.S.-issued credit card, an internationally enabled credit card, or by sending funds to the United States. The university offers some local payment solutions for international students.

Washington & Lincoln University is headquartered exclusively in Orlando, Florida (USA), and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) under registration number CIE-4001.

Licensing for degree-granting postsecondary private institutions based in Florida is issued by the Commission for Independent Education, a division of the Florida Department of Education. Washington & Lincoln University’s license number is CIE-4001 with the FL-DOE.

The Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) provides the following link to view the list of approved programs offered by Washington & Lincoln University: https://web02.fldoe.org/CIE/SearchSchools/SchoolSearchDetail.aspx?schoolID=4001. Attention: that website is usually blocked for IP addresses outside of the US. If you are located outside of the USA, you may need to use a VPN to access that website using a USA IP address.

No. Washington & Lincoln University has not yet applied for accreditation.

No. Accreditation in the United States is optional and carried out by independent private associations. Licensing, which is conducted by the government, is the only legal requirement for issuing American degrees.

Accreditation is a voluntary but important step for a university. It serves as a quality assurance process conducted by an external, independent, non-governmental association composed of other educational institutions. Accreditation enhances the institution’s prestige within the United States, facilitates credit transfer and degree recognition among schools accredited by the same association, and enables access to U.S. federal student financial aid programs (Title IV).

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