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.
New to Law School? Here are 10 Tips for Maximizing Your Academic Experience
The MSL online format is unique in the Law School in that we welcome new cohorts of students two times each year: once in the spring and once in the fall. We are delighted to welcome 17 new online students, who have just completed their orientation and have begun classes this week. The decision to […]
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 […]
#ICYMI: Celebrating 10 Years of Alumni!
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. […]
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.
2023 Symposium Wrap-Up: Watch the Recap
The annual symposium is a culminating event – it marks the end of the school year, highlights the diversity of the cohort, and offers a glimpse into the variety of professions the MSL can impact. Whether you’re an alum, current student, or prospective student, here are three reasons to stream this year’s presentations and keep next year’s symposium on your radar.
4 Tips to Boost Your Post-MSL Career
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.
MSLs Mobilize Future STEM Leaders
“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.
The Latest Trend in Tech Talk: ChatGPT
This content creating platform from tech firm Open AI has been causing quite a stir across the legal and higher education spaces. While the AI technology behind ChatGPT can be helpful in certain workplace and learning situations, it also raises questions around topics of accuracy, plagiarism, and credibility.