Make Your Mark In HR
The Degree for Non-Lawyers
Pitt Law’s HR Law specialization, paired with the core Master of Studies in Law (MSL) curriculum, prepares you to be an authority on HR law who can effectively plan for and navigate legal issues—no JD required. Set yourself apart as a leader in HR with in-demand legal knowledge and skills.
Human resources is a fast-growing field. Stand out with a legal education.
Go further your career and your future with Pitt Law.
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Earn Your Online MSL with a Human Resources Law Specialization and Grow Your Network with Pitt Law
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An Engaging Online Learning Experience
Our students find that online learning opens up a variety of networking opportunities. As a student in Pitt Law’s Online MSL programs, you will forge strong connections with your peers and professors.
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.
Human resources is one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S., with around 17,400 jobs estimated to be opening annually.1
This growth has also led to an increased demand for legal skills, as knowledge of employment law is becoming essential to successfully navigate day-to-day HR tasks, including administering benefits, handling sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring workplace safety, and much more.
Not quite ready for a master’s degree? You can earn your certificate in HR Law online instead.
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Pitt Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) with a Human Resources Law specialization gives you the legal and ethical tools to effectively take on workplace challenges in a world of rapid technological, social and legal change. Set yourself apart as a leader in HR.
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Earning Your MSL With an HR Law Specialization is Just the Beginning
With your MSL and HR Law Certificate, you may be eligible to sit for the HRCI and SHRM exams. These industry exams are a valuable opportunity to advance your career.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Law’s HR Law Certificate program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
