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 […]
As soon as new students arrive on campus, the MSL program starts working to prepare them for their post-MSL goals. As part of their onboarding process, students are introduced to the career-related resources available through the MSL and also through the NU Career Advancement Office. Evan Goldberg, MSL Director of External Outreach, conducts an orientation […]
The MSL hosted a ‘So You Think You Want to get a JD’ panel for current MSL students who are thinking about additional law study in the future. The session featured Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Michael Burns, and three MSL alumni who are currently pursuing JD degrees after […]
The second installment of the DPELC-MSL Speakers Series featured Northwestern Law alum Tiffany Shepard. Tiffany discussed some of the interesting twists and turns of her career. Please read on: Early years and law school: Tiffany attended Hampton University, an HBCU, in Virginia, before enrolling in the JD program at Northwestern. She knew she didn’t want […]
We love hearing from all of our alums about their post-MSL exploits; we get a special charge hearing from the members of our inaugural MSL class, who studied in the program in the 2014-15 academic year. The very first person ever to commit to attending the MSL program was Shweta Dharap (MSL ’15). Shweta had […]
Bobby Achettu is the founder of Accelerated Growth (AG), a company that provides accounting, finance, and technology services for entrepreneurial organizations to help them drive scalable growth. He and his 90-person team have provided their services to 300+ companies in multiple industries over the past 10 years. Because of his unique vantage point as an […]