In the heart of Los Angeles, the USC Gould School of Law stands as a pillar of legal education, distinguished by a rich legacy of innovation and clinical training. Founded in 1900 as Southern California’s first law school, USC Gould has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape at the local and national levels.
Today, as a top 16 law school nationwide and top three in entertainment, USC Gould is recognized and renowned for educating leaders across industries, sectors, and businesses.
Offering a dynamic learning environment, both on-campus and online, USC Gould’s multi-disciplinary degree programs include: the Juris Doctor (JD); Master of Dispute Res-olution (MDR); Master of Laws (LLM); LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution; LLM in International Business and Economic Law; LLM in Privacy Law and Cybersecurity; Master of International Trade Law and Economics (MITLE); Master of Science in Innovation Economics, Law and Regulation (MIELR); Master of Comparative Law (MCL) and the new Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. In addition, USC Gould launched a new chapter of leadership training seven years ago, with the online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree. The MSL is a groundbreaking program, specially designed for professionals in any role – or any career – to gain a robust understanding of legal concepts and issues related to their ÿelds.
UNLOCKING YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL
From contracts and compliance to finance and health care, to cybersecurity and IP, a number of today’s roles and responsibilities intersect with legal topics, more than ever before.
As the business landscape has evolved, legal education has changed as well, with USC Gould at the forefront. Through the MSL program, the USC Gould School helps professionals in a variety of roles enhance their business expertise with an essential legal education.
Business owner and MSL graduate Gabe Hagen explained, “USC Gould had a program designed for working adults and programs specific to compliance and financial regulation. The program caliber was top-notch, and the instructors and small class sizes allowed for a truly immersive learning opportunity.”
TAILORED FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULES
In the MSL program, students have the convenience of completing the degree 100% online, and the flexibility to study part-time — making it an ideal format for working professionals. No LSAT or GRE test is required; no prior law degree is required either. Generous scholarships are available and considered for all applicants.
Taught by leading experts and practitioners, the MSL degree enables graduates to contribute to their roles and amplify their career impact with a more thorough understanding of the law.
Further, the benefits extend far beyond the classroom. Graduates of the MSL program gain access to the lifelong and worldwide Trojan Family network, which spans more than 14,000 USC Gould alumni.
STRENGTH IN SPECIALIZATION
MSL students can specialize their educational experience by pursuing a certiÿcate aligned with their area of interest. These certiÿcates can be completed at no additional cost, as part of the MSL program.
Certificate programs include: Business Law; HR Law; Compliance; Entertainment Law; Financial Compliance; Privacy Law and Cybersecurity; Health Care Compliance; among other areas. In recent weeks, USC Gould announced new certificates in Law and Government and Technology and Entrepreneurship Law. As industries continue to undergo rapid transformation in the digital age, these cutting-edge graduate certiÿcates are designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of law, technology and governance.
To learn more about the USC Gould School of Law’s innovative MSL program, visit gould.law/msl.