Veni, Vidi, Vici: my MSL experience in three words. I came, I saw, I conquered. I still find myself in disbelief that graduation is less than one month away. While it is an understatement to claim that this past academic year has flown by, I find it incredibly satisfying to think about how much was […]
The Master of Science in Law degree (MSL) is useful in a wide variety of professions; one of these is clinical research. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is having its annual conference later this week – that’s what got us thinking about the benefits of the MSL for clinical research professionals. We reached […]
Through its curriculum and a variety of speakers and panels, the MSL program regularly tackles hot topics at the intersection of law, business, and tech. We recently had the opportunity to delve into cryptocurrencies and blockchain when Patrick Daugherty (COMM ’78) delivered a special MSL seminar entitled, “Crypto Assets: From Bitcoin & Ethereum to Stablecoins […]
Suzanne Maso, a 2018 graduate of the MSL program and current co-chair of the MSL Alumni Board, recently shared some thoughts about her career and the future of the MSL program. Read on to learn more about Suzanne’s experience – in her own words. As a member of the inaugural class, it has been my […]
Increasingly, MSL graduates are choosing to pursue careers in law – they are starting to find themselves as in-demand professionals in a variety of legal-tech, legal operations, and other positions in the legal industry. There are more opportunities for MSL grads in law than ever before, thanks in part to massive changes in the legal […]
We are happy to introduce you to another wonderful MSL alumna, Hao Gao (MSL ’19). Hao is a patent agent in Beijing at Liu, Shen & Associates. Hao studied materials science and engineering as an undergraduate in China; she then came to the US and earned a master’s degree in materials science and engineering at […]
Most MSL students come to the program with an interest in law and the goal of gaining legal knowledge to better position themselves at the intersection of STEM, law, and business. While in the program, though, some students discover their love for the law and develop the desire to become a full-fledged lawyer, deciding to […]
Since its inception, the MSL program has attracted many students interested in medicine and health. These students come to the program to develop a legal/regulatory lens that helps them better understand healthcare systems, research, and delivery. They come from a variety of settings, including research, regulatory, administration, insurance, and clinical trials; the program also attracts […]
We have recently been sharing short profiles of MSL alumni working in entrepreneurship roles; this installment introduces you to Winisha Smith, a 2020 graduate of the MSL program. Winisha is currently a Business Development & Growth Associate at Techstars Social Impact Accelerator and VC-in-Residence at Pipeline Angels. Winisha is a business development and growth associate […]
The third speaker in our fall DPELC-MSL Speakers Series was James Larsen, CEO of Datagiene, Inc. Datagiene focuses on “data hygiene” – its goal is to help businesses manage their data in a way that assures compliance with legal requirements and applicable regulation. Datagiene also helps businesses assess data value and streamline data request workflows. […]