Master of Science in Law - MSL

Master of Science in Law
- MSL

Gain Legal Expertise with an MSL

Professionals in business, policy, healthcare, and human resources must navigate complex and changing legal regulations. An MSL degree (Master of Science in Law) is a graduate program designed for professionals who need a strong understanding of legal concepts without becoming practicing attorneys. 

McGeorge’s MSL equips non-lawyers with critical legal analysis skills to tackle compliance challenges, interpret laws, and advance in their careers. Whether you’re shaping policy, managing risk, or leading teams, the MSL provides the legal grounding to help you succeed.

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Business Law

Gain the legal expertise to recognize and resolve complex workplace challenges and compliance issues in any industry. McGeorge’s online Business Law MSL prepares professionals to address regulatory concerns, contracts, and risk management. Learn the crucial skills necessary to make legally sound business decisions.

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Business Law

Gain the legal expertise to recognize and resolve complex workplace challenges and compliance issues in any industry. McGeorge’s online Business Law MSL prepares professionals to address regulatory concerns, contracts, and risk management. Learn the crucial skills necessary to make legally sound business decisions. Learn More
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Government Law & Policy

Built on McGeorge’s nationally ranked public law program and its renowned Capital Center for Law & Policy, this online MSL provides students with in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policymaking. Learn from experts in law, the legislative process, and government affairs to enhance your career in public service or advocacy.


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Health

Health is a dynamic and evolving field requiring professionals to manage compliance, privacy regulations, healthcare finance, and policy changes. McGeorge’s MSL in Health Law equips professionals with essential legal reasoning and analytical skills for career advancement in the healthcare sector.


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Human Resources

Master the laws and regulations governing employment, workplace discrimination, conflict management, and employee relations. McGeorge’s MSL in Human Resources provides HR professionals with the legal insights needed to navigate labor laws, mitigate risks, and foster fair workplace policies.


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Water & Environmental Law

Master the laws and regulations governing employment, workplace discrimination, conflict management, and employee relations. McGeorge’s MSL in Human Resources provides HR professionals with the legal insights needed to navigate labor laws, mitigate risks, and foster fair workplace policies.


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Government Law & Policy

Built on McGeorge’s nationally ranked public law program and its renowned Capital Center for Law & Policy, this online MSL provides students with in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policymaking. Learn from experts in law, the legislative process, and government affairs to enhance your career in public service or advocacy.


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CONCENTRATION | HYBRID

Health

Health is a dynamic and evolving field requiring professionals to manage compliance, privacy regulations, healthcare finance, and policy changes. McGeorge’s MSL in Health Law equips professionals with essential legal reasoning and analytical skills for career advancement in the healthcare sector.

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Human Resources

Master the laws and regulations governing employment, workplace discrimination, conflict management, and employee relations. McGeorge’s MSL in Human Resources provides HR professionals with the legal insights needed to navigate labor laws, mitigate risks, and foster fair workplace policies.

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Water & Environmental Law

McGeorge’s world-class Water & Environmental Law Program serves as the foundation for the MSL in Water & Environmental Law. This program provides students with legal expertise in water rights, environmental regulations, and sustainable policy development, preparing them to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Customizable Concentration

McGeorge’s MSL offers students the valuable opportunity to customize a curriculum. Built on a rigorous foundation of legal reasoning and analysis, this flexible program allows professionals to select courses that best serve their career goals. 

Customizable Concentration

McGeorge’s MSL offers students the valuable opportunity to customize a curriculum. Built on a rigorous foundation of legal reasoning and analysis, this flexible program allows professionals to select courses that best serve their career goals. 

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Jamie Taylor, MSL alumnus and Director of the California Senate Fellows Program

“I was ready to get out of my comfort zone. The MSL program challenged me, expanded my skill set, and helped me find purpose in the work I love. The name McGeorge carries weight in the Capitol—that connection opened doors and prepared me to contribute meaningfully to public service.”

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Student Testimonials

Jamie Taylor, MSL alumnus and Director of the California Senate Fellows Program

“I was ready to get out of my comfort zone. The MSL program challenged me, expanded my skill set, and helped me find purpose in the work I love. The name McGeorge carries weight in the Capitol—that connection opened doors and prepared me to contribute meaningfully to public service.”

Student Testimonials

John Wenger, MSL alumnus and Legislative Advocate

“The legal reasoning skills I gained through the MSL program gave me the confidence to take on more responsibilities at work. My supervisor immediately recognized the value of my enhanced legal analysis skills.”

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

John Wenger, MSL alumnus and Legislative Advocate

“The legal reasoning skills I gained through the MSL program gave me the confidence to take on more responsibilities at work. My supervisor immediately recognized the value of my enhanced legal analysis skills.”

Rigorous Legal Training, Practical Applications

McGeorge faculty work closely with each student to develop their skills through real-world case studies, skills-based learning, and experiential opportunities. Students also collaborate with a cohort of professionals from diverse industries, creating invaluable networking opportunities.

Students have the chance to apply their new legal skills in California’s capital city, gaining insight into how laws and policies are shaped at the state and federal levels as well as discovering exciting new opportunities.

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Location:

3200 Fifth Ave.
Sacramento, California 95817