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Pitt Law has been a leader in legal education for over 125 years. Now, our MSL is online.
Invest in your future with Pitt Law.
Master Your Career With a Legal Education
Start thinking like a lawyer. Build a strong legal foundation with Pitt Law’s Online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program and learn what you need to get ahead.
The Online MSL is perfect for those looking to grow their careers and for career changers who want to stand out in new industries while enjoying the benefits of geographical freedom, time flexibility and cost savings. Choose from five specializations—Health Care Compliance, Human Resources Law, International Business Law, Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law, and Corporate Compliance—to pair with the MSL core curriculum. These specializations are also available as standalone graduate certificates for those not seeking a master’s degree.
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“I am so glad that I proceeded with the MSL upon completion of the Pitt Law Health Care Compliance Certificate program. My decision making has improved because I am able to evaluate information quickly and arrive at a conclusion. I am more persuasive since I can appreciate and debate a topic from different points of view.
I learned as much from my cohorts as I learned from the professors. Being able to have professional dialogues on the discussion boards further improved my communication skills.
Bottom line: Will I recommend this Program to friends and family? I already have!”
–Althea M.
MSN, RN, MSL with Health Care Compliance Specialization ’22
University of Pittsburgh Law School’s Online Master of Studies in Law
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Choose from 5 law specializations
Complete in 2 years
Well-rounded legal education
The law influences almost every decision—both in the workplace and in everyday life. Pitt Law’s Online MSL curriculum covers essential areas of the law to diversify your knowledge base.
Your studies will cover:
- The American Legal System
- Contract Formation and Interpretation
- Torts—Private Wrongs
- The Law of Property
- U.S. Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Understanding Legislation and Regulation
With a better understanding of the law through these core courses, you can delve deeper into a specific area of the law through your chosen specialization.
Learn What You Need to Get Ahead
The MSL program will give you a number of critical skills you can apply to succeed in your career. With your MSL in hand, you will:
- Learn how to partner effectively with in-house legal counsel and outside lawyers
- Become more persuasive and influential at work by being able to appreciate and debate topics from different points of view
- Know how to effectively analyze information to make clear, informed arguments
- Improve your decision-making skills, quickly evaluating information to reach clear conclusions
- Open doors to further career promotion—the value those in the C-suite place on a a legal degree cannot be understated
- Discover the “whys” behind laws that apply to your workplace and learn to translate the law to your team
Benefits of Earning the Online MSL
Increase Your Earning Potential With a Legal Specialization of Your Choosing
Health Care Compliance Specialization
Explore this industry-accredited specialization to see how you can grow your career in health care. This specialization opens doors to further certification opportunities.
Set yourself apart as an HR leader with in-demand legal skills. Prepare for obtaining certification in this career from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
Human Resources Law Specialization
Corporate Compliance Specialization
Compliance professionals are in demand. Learn how to keep organizations in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and understand best practices to do so.
International Business Law Specialization
Gain a solid working knowledge of the complexities of cross-border business transactions for a flourishing career in commercial law. Develop skills in litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
The Law Degree for Non-Lawyers
The MSL is the degree to get ahead in law-adjacent fields without needing to earn your JD. Customize your degree with specializations tailored to the opportunities you’re seeking. No LSAT or GRE required.
Focused, Flexible, Affordable
Pitt Law is higher ranked and has lower all-in tuition than similar programs, making our Online MSL well worth the investment. Invest in your future and accelerate your career for less than you expect.
Pitt Law Faculty Are Changemakers
Our engaging online courses are taught by renowned faculty members who are industry leaders and successful practitioners. As a bonus, faculty guide you every step of the way with live consultations and one-on-one feedback.
Earn Your Online MSL and Grow Your Network with Pitt Law
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Elevate your career in the ever-evolving fields of sports, entertainment, and arts. As these industries intersect and grow to produce more content that travels between digital platforms, social media, streaming sites, and other technologies, stand out as a professional in these arenas with a solid understanding of your organization’s legal assets and potential liabilities.
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