Learn the Law, Elevate your Career
What is an MSL?
The Master in the Study of Law degree (MSL) is designed for non-lawyer professionals whose careers interface with the law on a regular basis. Our MSL degree equips you with knowledge and skills that will advance your career. Whether you have always been interested in the law—or you interface with regulation or legal issues on a consistent basis—this degree may be right for you.
Our curriculum is thoughtful and practical, and taught by top faculty at the nationally ranked Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. You can earn a general MSL degree or specialize in one of our five concentrations:
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- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Legal Environment of Business
- Compliance
- Health Law
- Intellectual Property and Technology Law
How can the MSL degree help my career?
Graduates of our MSL program return to the workplace with a greater understanding of the U.S. legal system. The law touches every aspect of society in all sectors — banking, education, health care, human resources, business, journalism and media, IT, financial services, and other heavily regulated industries. Earning an MSL degree will help you speak the language of the law, understand contemporary legal issues, and see the law’s real-world implications. With specialized knowledge of the law and the necessary skills to address contemporary legal issues, you will be well-prepared to advance within or outside of your current industry or organization.
Is the degree flexible?
Yes. Our MSL program is designed specifically to allow you to tailor it to fit your needs. You can complete your degree in-person or hybrid (a mix of in-person and online courses). You can study at a pace that matches your busy schedule. Full-time students can complete the program in roughly nine months. Part-time students have the flexibility to complete their degree over two years or more.
What are the admissions requirements?
Students need an undergraduate degree to enroll. However, no standardized test score (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.) is required to apply. Our MSL program is designed specifically to help working professionals leverage knowledge and understanding of the law so they can be more effective in their careers.
View admissions requirements and application process here.
Questions?
Contact MoritzMSL@osu.edu.