James’s article, entitled Misalignment Under the Radar: Stealth Dual-Class Stock, highlights examples of creative ways companies have recreated the entrenchment of dual-class stock. The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance is a top online resource for discourse on issues in corporate governance.
Each month, the MSL holds an information session for prospective applicants. We like to include current students and alumni; they provide the very valuable first-person perspective on what it is really like to be a student in the MSL degree program. At a recent Information Session, we were very fortunate to be joined by two great members of the MSL community: Allie Walton, an alum of the full-time format, and Ashley Lim, a current part-time student.
I invite you to explore this remarkable MSL program, where the fusion of law, technology, and ethics paves the way for a future where equity is a tangible reality for all. Together, we can champion change and create a more equitable world. — Kristin Weivoda
On October 7, the Northwestern Master of Science in Law program convened an expert panel to discuss “The Future of Regulation and Administrative Law in the US.” The panel delved into the current state of the law by discussing the spate of recent Supreme Court decisions involving administrative agencies and regulatory policy – especially the […]
Entrepreneur and business consultant Dujon Smith (MSL ’22) had already worked in and traveled to dozens of countries, with stints at two international consultancies, when he decided to pursue a post-graduate degree to round out his experience. Though a traditional MBA might have seemed the right fit for Smith, who is Global Investment Lead for […]
MSL students create two new student organizations that allow the law school community to collaborate in two important interdisciplinary areas: medicine and data.
At its biannual Industry Associates Night, the Master of Science in Law (MSL) brought together a diverse group of panelists who are using their MSL knowledge in a variety of interesting positions.
On May 7, 2024, the MSL hosted Day 2 of its 6th Annual Symposium, a culminating event for students who have spent the year exploring interdisciplnary subjects touching on various aspects of law, policy, business, tech, and more. Throughout the course of the two-day event, attendees were exposed to two dozen presentations led by current […]
On May 6, 2024, the Master of Science in Law program kicked off its annual Symposium at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The event began with an introduction from Hari Osofsky, Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law. Dean Osofsky emphasized the critical need to merge technological innovation with legal principles to […]
From energy to emergency services, entrepreneurship to AI, MSL graduates are making an impact in countless industries. This article highlights recent achievements of several MSL graduates, providing a glimpse into the various ways our alumni are using their degrees to innovate in their fields.