The Master of Legal Studies attracts students from a wide variety of backgrounds interested in expanding their skills to include an understanding of the legal framework, including professionals from the insurance, human resources, banking and finance industries, managers and administrators, and HSC legal studies teachers.

The program particularly benefits accountants and auditors, business development managers, compliance managers, engineers and architects, financial advisers and planners, IT professionals, law enforcement officers, paralegals, policy officers in the public, private and non-profit sectors, property developers, and public sector managers and administrators (especially those who work in Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, the Attorney-General's Department and Treasury).... [-]

The law school offers a rigorous curriculum with a rich history of excellence. Master students will be joining a community of distinguished faculty, focused and determined students, and a network of accomplished alumni that can provide mentorship, internships, and potential employment.

Concentrations:

Government Affairs and Advocacy Health Law & Healthcare Compliance Social Entrepreneurship Cybersecurity and Data Privacy -- All online

This online program provides working professionals, as well as traditional students, a flexible schedule to advance career goals in cybersecurity and data privacy.

Located in the heart of New York state’s capital, the law school has educated leaders since 1851. With 10,400 alumni practicing across the country, this powerful network provides a community of opportunity for its students. An affiliation agreement with University at Albany includes shared programs, and access for students and faculty to learn from one another.... [-]

Big Data has enormous potential to transform modern society. Organizations must ensure their data is utilized responsibly and with adequate privacy protections.

M.S.L. DEGREE IN DATA AND PRIVACY LAW

The proliferation of mobile devices and cloud computing have transformed how we communicate. As more business is conducted digitally organizations are increasingly susceptible to data breaches, hacking, and other misuses of data. Professionals who understand data production, storage, and transfer, and can manage changes in data privacy laws and regulations are in high demand in the U.S. and around the world. The Cardozo Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) in Data and Privacy Law responds to that need and addresses legal and policy issues and their compliance.... [-]

MSc Law and Private Client Advice

Building on knowledge already gained from STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advising, the MSc Law and Private Client Advice provides a master’s degree with a strong focus on the development of skills and knowledge in the law and compliance field. The degree is designed to complement and extend students' Diploma studies, adding masters-level studies in relevant areas of law to areas of study covered in the Diploma. The programme provides the intellectual and practical underpinnings required to enhance an already-established career in the compliance field, as well as a rigorous approach to self-reflection and personal development.

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The "Master of Legal Studies" (abbreviated to "MLS") is an extra-occupational WU university course aimed at non-lawyers in active or potential leadership positions in different industries and / or services.

Participants will be required to complete the required legal content, analytical skills and social skills. The Law on Civil Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, Labor Law and Law Enforcement, as well as Public Law and European Law and finally Tax Law. Particular attention is paid to questions of advice and contract design. Legal education is supplemented by lectures in the fields of management and controlling as well as communication and information technology.

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This postgraduate program is tailored specifically for people without a law degree working at the intersection of law, business and technical fields.

Target Group Executives who frequently have to deal with legal issues in their daily work Practitioners from law departments aiming to enrich their know-how in European Business law High potentials seeking to further develop profound knowledge in business law You benefit in many ways: Get to know European Business Law by way of a comprehensive curriculum Ideal study conditions with a limited number of participants Benefit from our faculty of renowned professors and experienced practitioners Build up your comprehensive personal network by becoming a member of the WU Executive Academy alumni community Admission requirements First University degree (e.g. Bachelor) Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Proficiency in English [-]

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The online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is for US Citizens

The online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree from Washington University School of Law offers an in-depth perspective of the U.S. legal system and develops practical skill sets used by attorneys – debate, analytical thinking, legal writing, and more. Designed for non-lawyers, the degree provides students with the legal acumen needed to advance their careers in a wide variety of professions – from business to health care. Delivered entirely online through @WashULaw, the program blends live, face-to-face classes with self-paced coursework that is designed and taught by Washington University School of Law faculty. Graduates of the online Master of Legal Studies program receive the same degree as on-campus candidates, participate in graduation, and join the global Washington University School of Law alumni network.... [-]