Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Program

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The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Program is a legal education program designed for non-lawyers and will provide legal training in various areas of legal specialization. This program is designed for mid-career professionals, including corporate executives, government officials, and others from the U.S. and from around the globe, whose employment or whose area of research would benefit from the study of our legal system. It will appeal also to those who would like to pursue current trends in law and an in-depth understanding in their areas of legal interest.

Mandatory MSL Courses

All MSL students must successfully complete the following two courses as part of the MSL degree.

LAW 510 Legal Research Units: 0 or 1
LAW 520 Introduction to U.S. Legal System Units: 2

Elective MSL Courses

Students must complete 18 units of the following elective courses to receive the MSL degree.

LAW 505 Legal Profession Units: 2, 3, 4
LAW 521 Topics in American Law Units: 1, 2, 3, 4
LAW 528 Constitutional Law Units: 2
LAW 603 Business Organizations Units: 3, 4, 5
LAW 632 Business for Lawyers Units: 2, 3, 4
LAW 658 Mergers and Acquisitions Units: 1, 2, 3, 4
LAW 710 Contract Drafting and Strategy Units: 2, 3
LAW 749 Securities Regulation Units: 2, 3, 4