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 […]
Alumni remain connected to the MSL program and return to share presentations at the annual Symposium.
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.
You must become comfortable with being uncomfortable if you want to grow. This bit of advice was one of many gems shared with MSL students by Adjunct Professor Thomas Bluth during a special presentation on career development. Bluth currently teaches Global Product Development in the MSL program, and he is always willing to share his […]
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.
The MSL recently had the honor of being profiled by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in their winter issue of Prism magazine. If you’re an engineer and trying to decide how a legal background can help you to succeed in your profession, then this article is for you. Featuring interviews with alumni and program faculty, this article showcases the importance of interdisciplinary education and how a background in law helped several of our engineering-focused alumni to achieve their goals.
Change can be scary, especially big career changes that come with a level of risk. In fact, at least one-quarter of workers across a range of industries agreed that “it’s scary to leave a job you’re familiar with,” according to a 2023 job seeker survey by Career Builder. On the other hand, the same survey […]
Over the past few months, in celebration of the MSL’s 10th year, the Law School has been profiling alumni from each year of the program. We are happy to compile these features and share them with you here on the MSL blog – please read on for a recap of the profiles published to date. […]
You’ve taken the classes, you’ve done the hard work, and you’ve received your degree. Congratulations! In theory, you are now ready to go off into the world with your new bag of tricks from a top-tier law school. Whether you are eagerly entering the workforce for the first time or using your Master of Science in Law degree to stretch your professional muscles, these tips can help you to lead and leave your mark in your future endeavors.
“It’s OK to pivot.” This was a primary takeaway from April’s health and science panel, a virtual MSL event for Chicago Public School high school students who attend STEM and STEAM schools.