USC Gould Launches On-Campus Legal Studies Degree

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- USC's Gould School of Law is expanding its popular Master of Studies in Law degree to include an on-campus option for professionals and recent graduates who do not hold a law degree and are interested in understanding legal issues related to their employment. The residential degree will commence in fall of 2019.

USC Gould is offering a $25,000 tuition scholarship to all admitted students during the inaugural year (2019-2020) of the on-campus MSL.

For the past two years, USC Gould has offered the Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in an online setting. More than 200 students enroll in the program each semester making it one of the school's most sought-after programs, said Misa Shimotsu, Assistant Dean of Graduate & International Program at USC Gould.

"Our MSL degree offers an unparalleled education for those who seek to better understand fundamental and complex legal matters," Shimotsu said. "We are excited to welcome MSL students to campus where they are sure to have valuable interactions between fellow students and faculty members, who are esteemed full-time and adjunct professors at USC Gould School of Law."

The MSL degree gives graduates expertise in legal matters related to their specific professional fields and academic interests. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any field.  Prior legal experience is not required. Applications for part-time and full-time enrollment are now being accepted for the fall 2019 term.

"Given the pervasiveness of law in many business dealings and operations, the MSL degree will provide graduates with a foundation in law and understanding of the legal and regulatory framework to meet compliance requirements for their organizations," said Shimotsu.

MSL students may complete their degrees in as few as three semesters over 12 months as the program runs year-round, or they may tailor their schedules to meet the demands of their personal or professional lives.

MSL students will have the option of completing a variety of courses offered through the degree, including Business Organizations, Contract Drafting and Strategy, Corporate Governance, Dealmaking, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law, Health Care Compliance, Human Resources Compliance, Introduction to Litigation in U.S. Courts, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, and Topics in American Law.

Graduates of the MSL degree will have a comprehensive understanding of legal and compliance issues found in business, government, human resources, counseling, education, compliance, social work and many other industries.

For more information, contact USC Gould School of Law Graduate & International Programs office at [email protected] or 213-821-5916.

SOURCE USC Gould School of Law

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