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 […]
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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 […]
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 & […]
Part 4: 2022 MSL Symposium Series
The Innovation Lab class in Northwestern’s Master of Science in Law (MSL) program allows students to devise a real-world solution to a problem that exists in law practice. The “clients” in this class are lawyers from various settings who have identified a problem in delivering legal services; MSL students work together with JD, LLM, and […]
Part 2: 2022 MSL Symposium Series
The next post in our symposium series (see: Part 1) focuses on student presentations related to healthcare and medicine. Each year, the MSL program enrolls students with academic and professional backgrounds in healthcare, medicine, and life sciences: students interested in attending medical school, clinicians including doctors, nurses and EMTs, medical scribes, professionals working in healthcare […]
Crypto Assets: Key Terms You Need to Know!
Through its curriculum and a variety of speakers and panels, the MSL program regularly tackles hot topics at the intersection of law, business, and tech. We recently had the opportunity to delve into cryptocurrencies and blockchain when Patrick Daugherty (COMM ’78) delivered a special MSL seminar entitled, “Crypto Assets: From Bitcoin & Ethereum to Stablecoins […]
MSL Alumni in Law: Suzanne Maso (MSL ’16)
Suzanne Maso, a 2018 graduate of the MSL program and current co-chair of the MSL Alumni Board, recently shared some thoughts about her career and the future of the MSL program. Read on to learn more about Suzanne’s experience – in her own words. As a member of the inaugural class, it has been my […]
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, […]