Lead with legal insight

Advance your career with the Master in the Study of Law (MSL) program at Ohio State. Offered through the Moritz College of Law, the MSL is ideal for non-lawyers whose work regularly involves laws and regulations. It offers you the legal insight you need to work more confidently within your field.

Whether managing people, shaping policy, or serving communities, this graduate legal studies program helps strengthen your understanding of legal reasoning and analysis. You’ll build the skills to make informed decisions, manage risk, and engage more thoughtfully with legal counsel.

Make the program your own

• Choose a schedule that fits your life, with flexible full-time and part-time options. You can earn your degree in as little as 12 months.
• Complete your degree 100% online, or take courses online and on Ohio State’s Columbus campus.
• Tailor your legal education by choosing from elective courses or focusing in area of concentration.
• Learn from Moritz College of Law faculty and seasoned practitioners, helping tie your coursework directly to your day-to-day responsibilities.

MSL concentrations

Ohio State’s MSL program lets you choose the pathway that aligns with your professional goals. While not required for graduation, concentrations allow you to signal deep expertise to employers. To earn a concentration, you must complete 12–15 credit hours within your chosen field as part of your degree.