MSL Program Specializations
The law is an integral part of modern society, affecting almost all industries. Understanding the law and legal policy can make the difference to broadening career opportunities and opening doors. The reasoning, writing, and negotiating skills gained through pursuing a legal degree can give professionals a competitive edge and expand their impact within their chosen fields.
Professionals in most fields increasingly deal with the modern regulatory state, interact with attorneys, and participate in legal processes. Yet, most professionals have little training in the language, argumentation, and structures of the law and legal processes.
You will become the go-to person in your field, whether that be administration, policy, advocacy, research, education, human resources, or another career function. With a UC Law SF MSL, you will be able to evaluate and work with attorneys more easily, having gained a common language and working knowledge of the law. An MSL degree will not only help you further your own career, but will give you the tools to help make your organization more competitive. The MSL program is a compelling practical addition or alternative to other master’s degrees.
Students pursuing an MSL can specialize in a variety of areas including:
- Business
- Compliance
- Criminal Justice
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Environmental Law
- Government
- Health Law
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- International Law
- Litigation and Legal Process
- Social Justice
- Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship
- Tax
In addition, MSL students can design their own specializations in close coordination with their faculty advisor.