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. […]
Student Profiles
Combining the MSL degree with an MBA: Part Two
In Part 1 of this interview, we asked some of our business-focused MSL students and alumni why they opted for the MSL degree. In Part 2 of this interview, we’ll dive into their biggest takeaways from the MSL program: What skills or knowledge did the MSL provide that you were missing? “I was able to […]
Combining the MSL degree with an MBA: Part One
Since its inception, the MSL program has attracted students with significant business experience, including some who already have MBAs. Why would experienced business professionals with significant educational pedigrees want to get a master’s degree in law? We can try to sell you on this, but we thought it might be more effective for you to […]
Amy Heiser (MSL ’22) on How the MSL Re-energized her Career in Law
I was one of those students who always thought “someday” I would go to law school. Life got in the way, though, and twenty years in the legal industry later, I found myself at an inflection point. I could continue on my current path, making a comfortable living but maxed out in my career, or […]
Emily Marun (MSL ’22) Shares A Year in Review: From MSL to MD
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 […]
MSL Student Profile: Faith Breeden (MSL ’22)
A great way to learn about the Master of Science in Law (MSL) program is to get to know its students. MSL students are super interesting and diverse – they have a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and goals. To help you learn more about this interesting group of students, we will be sharing a […]
MSL Alumna Jenna Dobry (MSL ’20) Launches re:give
MSL alumna Jenna Dobry has recently launched a social impact start-up in Canada; her company, re-give, is collecting unused or partially-used gift cards, consolidating them, and distributing them to community organizations around Calgary. Jenna credits the MSL with helping her develop the mindset and knowledge to start this company; see Jenna’s student profile here. I […]
MSL Part-Time Residential Student Neil Misak Shares DJ Passion at Microsoft
One of the unique aspects of the MSL Program is the wide variety of talents that MSL students bring to the table. From music to sports to art, the MSL student body is a very talented group! Case in point: Part-time MSL student Neil Misak, a Microsoft employee, happens to be a very skilled DJ […]
Current MSL student, Alastair DeNova, presents at International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty’s 32nd Annual Congress
This past October, I delivered a podium presentation at the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty’s 32nd Annual Congress in Toronto, Canada. My talk was entitled “Pelvic Tilt and Rotation Measured Using Handheld Navigation for Acetabular Component Positioning During Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement.” This opportunity came to me through my previous experience working at […]
Meet our Students
MSL students join the program with a variety of educational and professional backgrounds; their diverse perspectives enhance the learning experience for everyone. Students come with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in many STEM disciplines. MSL students are culturally diverse, including students from all over the U.S. and the world. Learn more about MSL students and […]