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 […]
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Global Product Development Instructor Leads Career Development Session
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 […]
New Marketing Analytics Class Showcases the Impact and Legal Implications of Data Usage
Marketing, business, and the law. While these concepts may all seem far apart in terms of how they relate to one another, MSL Adjunct Professor Ejede Okogbo will tell you this is far from the truth, especially if you’re trying to take a product to market. Okogbo is currently the senior director of marketing analytics […]
ASEE’s Prism Magazine Highlights MSL Engineers in Winter Issue
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.
Mastering the Dynamic Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws
The MSL is designed to give students the tools they need to read and understand the legal landscape, even as it changes – which it frequently does. Here are five tips from Professor Liisa Thomas on the best way to stay on top of the changing privacy and cybersecurity laws in the workplace.
Faculty in the News: Prof. Heidi Kitrosser
You’ve heard us say this before: the Northwestern Master of Science in Law has amazing professors who excel both inside and outside the classroom – they are accomplished academics and impressive legal and business professionals. Our faculty are often asked to speak on current events, to weigh in on policy debates, and to guide public […]
Faculty Perspectives on the Inflation Reduction Act
To really understand inner workings in so many industries, it is necessary to know how policy is developed, how it is incorporated into enacted laws and regulations, and the impact it has once it becomes law. Through classes taught by the amazing Northwestern Master of Science in Law faculty, MSL graduates gain this unique knowledge […]
5 Common Legal Issues For Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs face a multitude of legal issues as they create, launch, and build a new venture, and the failure to anticipate and understand these issues can often mean the demise of a new venture. In the Master of Science in Law (MSL) program at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, entrepreneurs and business professionals learn how to […]
MSL Open House
A great way to learn more about the Master of Science in Law degree is to attend one of our bi-annual Open Houses. Held in the fall and spring each year, the MSL Open House is intended to provide a meaningful opportunity for prospective and admitted students to learn more about this unique degree program, […]
MSL Welcomes Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Members for Intellectual Property Panel
MSL students were recently treated to a panel focused on careers in intellectual property; the panel was sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC). Associate Dean and Professor David Schwartz, an IPLAC member, helped organize the panel and moderated the session. The panel featured the following IP professionals: Anthoula Pomrening, Intellectual Property […]