McGeorge offers the innovative and versatile Master of Science in Law (MSL) to professionals who seek the benefits of advanced training in legal reasoning and analysis but who do not require the JD degree for their career plans. The degree enhances many professions and is ideal for business executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, human resource and other professionals in today's economy. With so many businesses and industries being impacted by constantly changing laws and regulations, having knowledge and training in legal analysis can be advantageous in dealing with those everyday law-related issues. Our MSL program is designed to help professionals gain and apply the legal skills required to excel and advance in their careers.
McGeorge faculty will work with each student to develop a customized curriculum with a rigorous legal grounding that is infused with real-world, practical examples, skills-based learning, and experiential opportunities. Students will also experience intense interaction and collaboration with a cohort of like-minded professionals who are seeking to increase their own skills. Finally, opportunities will be created for each student to put their new skills to work in California’s capital city.
Building upon the long-standing expertise and the foundations for regular and substantial opportunities for interaction with classmates and McGeorge faculty, we are excited to announce the creation of three online degree programs launching in Fall 2019. These degrees will allow individuals to maximize flexibility; pursuing professional and personal commitments while simultaneously enjoying a high-quality academic experience.
The McGeorge MSL program also offers the following focus areas:
- Business Law — Online
- Government Law & Policy — Online
- Health
- Human Resources
- Water & Environmental Law — Online
Questions?
Contact the Graduate & International Programs Office
Email | 916.739.7019
Master of Science in Law Curriculum
Students accepted into the program can anticipate receiving guidance from our nationally and internationally renowned faculty on individual curricular plans. Students can go full or part-time; 26 units are required to earn the M.S.L. degree, which includes two required courses, a set of elective choices, and for those who are interested, a supervised capstone paper or project.
Required Courses
| LAW 212 | Intro. to Legal Analysis | 2 |
| LAW 101 | Contracts/Analytical Skills | 4 |
| On a case by case basis, Contracts/Analytical Skills can be substituted for: | ||
| LAW 115 | Criminal Law | 2-4 |
| LAW 125 | Property | 4 |
| LAW 131 | Torts | 4 |
| Elective Courses - LAW, MSL, PUB courses or see concentrations | ||
| Students may elect to choose from a variety of courses, and to customize their course selections to meet their interests and career goals. | ||
Learning Outcomes
- Identify legal issues that arise in student’s professional context; Recognize and make use of legal language and field knowledge; Find and evaluate legal resources in library and online.
- Identify and distinguish legal sources; interpret legal texts, such as statutes and cases; apply legal methodology to differentiate and prioritize legal issues, to deduce likely outcomes, and to evaluate competing positions.
- Select, apply, and adapt interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills in professional context; employ legal methodology in professional writing tasks.
- Collaborate with lawyers and others to evaluate and resolve legal issues.
- Identify legal ethical issues that arise in one’s profession and develop strategies to address them consistent with legal precepts.
