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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Interdisciplinary Career Insights to Get Your Wheels Turning
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.
Day 2 Recap: Northwestern’s 6th Master of Science in Law Symposium
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 […]
Day 1 Recap: Northwestern’s 6th Master of Science in Law Symposium
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 […]
Interested in the MSL? We are Coming to a Campus Near You!
Recruitment season is in full swing, which means we are traversing the country in hopes of meeting our next cohort of students. Throughout the next several months, the MSL recruitment team will be visiting campuses and conferences throughout the United States. In addition to our cross-country visits, we also have our usual slate of events on the calendar, which will be held both on campus and online to allow you to learn more about the MSL and its unique curriculum.
10 Years of Excellence for Master of Science in Law
The law degree program for STEM professionals celebrates a significant milestone and prepares for many more; learn what you missed during the 10-year anniversary celebration, which featured food, networking, and learning opportunities for alumni.
Risk vs. Reward: When is it Time to Make a Career Change?
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 […]
MSL Class of 2022 Graduation: Rory Fitzpatrick Represents the MSL at the Return to the Chicago Theater
The MSL year is always punctuated by two major milestones – orientation and graduation. As we prepare to welcome our new MSL class in a few weeks at August orientation, we are reminded of the wonderful Law School convocation celebration held in May. Graduation Week is always a wonderful time, but this year’s activities were […]
Part 6: 2022 MSL Symposium Series
The Northwestern Master of Science in Law (MSL) program attracts entrepreneurs and entrepreneurially-minded students and professionals. These folks build a foundation in law and business, and they learn about many of the unique regulatory and legal issues they face when starting or contributing to a new business venture. The MSL offers specific classes that are […]
Part 5: 2022 MSL Symposium Series
Many Northwestern Master of Science in Law (MSL) students come to the program with an interest in policy development, and every class in the curriculum considers the role of policy in one way or another. Similarly, MSL students are interested in ethics, and all are required to take a course on “Ethics in Law & […]