McGeorge MPA alum Trey Hunter is now Acting Budget Director for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, overseeing a $2 billion operating budget. Here’s how his MPA program prepared him for a career in public administration.
Professor Wendi Ross draws on more than 30 years of employment law experience to explain workplace discrimination laws, protected classifications, employee remedies, and the practical steps HR professionals can take to foster fair and compliant workplaces.
McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific offers a Master of Science
McGeorge School of Law’s LLM in Water & Environmental Law is designed for legal professionals
Explore McGeorge School of Law’s Contract Drafting course and discover how professionals build practical skills in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts through the Online MSL program.
Learn how McGeorge School of Law’s Non-Profit and Social Capacity Management concentration prepares MPA and MPP students with the leadership, policy, and management skills needed to create meaningful community impact.
Discover how public administrators strengthen communities through leadership, policy implementation, and essential skills that drive positive real-world impact.
After a career setback, Jarrett Moore found a new direction through McGeorge School of Law’s MPA program. Learn how the skills, mentorship, and experiences he gained helped him transition from behavioral health to a career in California public policy and legislative affairs.
Discover how McGeorge MPP alumna Vanessa Adame built a policy consulting career through hands-on learning and real-world policy experience.
Sally Ly reflects on how McGeorge’s MPA strengthened her leadership and analytical skills, helping her advance workforce innovation and public service impact in California.
For some careers, having a higher education degree can give you a competitive advantage. This holds true for legislative staff and lobbyists. Many of them earn their bachelor’s degree and then go on to earn a master’s degree. By earning a master’s, you gain a depth of knowledge on a particular subject matter that’s immediately applicable to your career goals.
Earning a degree from McGeorge opens the door to endless Post-LLM career opportunities. A Master of Laws, or LLM degree, enables specialization in a particular area of law. At McGeorge School of Law, we offer a water and environmental law LLM program.
McGeorge’s online MSL programs offer a legal degree for non-lawyers. Neither the MSL in Water and Environmental Law nor the MSL in Government Law and Policy requires a Juris Doctor (JD) or a legal background. They are designed for working professionals and recent graduates who aim to gain a legal education to further their careers.
When deciding on what school to attend, there are many factors to consider, including the program, the location, its network, and its flexibility. You should also think about how the school can benefit your legal education and your future career.
Chris Micheli is an adjunct professor in McGeorge School of Law’s JD and online MSL programs. He teaches the Legislatures and Lawmaking and Lobbying and Politics courses. Micheli, a lobbyist for over 25 years, is the founding partner of Aprea & Micheli, Inc., a governmental relations and advocacy firm in Sacramento, California.
When applying to schools for your Master of Science in Law (MSL) degree, there are many factors to consider. The first is the specialty you want to pursue. If your interest is in government law, public policy, or water or environmental regulations, McGeorge is the place for you.
The McGeorge Master of Science in Law online programs prepare professionals in various fields and positions to work in law or in roles that intersect with legal issues. Hear from 6 Students and how they plan on using their education from McGeorge.
McGeorge’s professor of Water Resources Law, Jennifer Harder, describes proposed reforms to California water law in a recent webinar. Professor Harder outlines changes recommended by a group of water law experts, which are intended to benefit all people and entities that rely on California’s water supply.
If government and law is your passion, there are many areas you can work. Lobbying is one of them. If you have ever wondered how to become a lobbyist, you have come to the right place.
A Master of Laws LLM, or LLM degree, allows you to specialize in a certain field of law after obtaining your Juris Doctor. Our online LLM degree builds on your JD training to help expand your depth of knowledge, develop new skills, and advance your career.