Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Learn to navigate the law in a program that works for you.
Wake Forest Law’s online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program provides working professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to better understand and navigate the law. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree or a certificate, our program allows you to:
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of legal principles and systems, as well as the skills to navigate complex regulatory environments
- Enhance your qualifications and expertise, giving you a competitive edge for future career advancement
- Further develop critical thinking and communications skills that are valuable across professions
- Customize your education and focus on an area of the law that’s most relevant to your work
- Learn from expert faculty and network with other professionals
- Earn a degree or certificate from a world-class institution
The MSL program is fully online and asynchronous—meaning you can complete your work on your time, at your pace, from anywhere. Take as few as one class per semester, or finish the degree in as few as 21 months. Additionally, Wake Forest Law’s MSL is affordable, costing half of what an MBA costs. And, you immediately see a return on investment because you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your job right away—bringing immediate relevance and value to the workplace.
MSL courses are taught asynchronously through the Canvas learning platform, allowing you to complete your coursework when it makes sense for you. You will progress through weekly units and assignments, engage in valuable discussion, collaborate with your classmates, and receive ongoing professor interaction and feedback. Courses include pre-recorded videos and podcasts created and produced by the teaching professor, with assignments focused on solving current, real-world legal issues.
Wake Forest Law faculty are experts in their fields who are dedicated to ensuring you have an excellent experience. Our world-renowned professors teach the MSL core curriculum and in many of the professional track electives, which are otherwise taught by industry legal experts. MSL faculty are not only teacher-scholars, but are committed to staying on top of the latest real-world applications of the law in the workplace.
Wake Forest Law professors are known for being approachable and accessible, taking the time to get to know students and addressing their questions. In addition, our dedicated professional staff enrich your time in the program. Our hands-on team is available to you from your very first interaction and throughout your studies.
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Ready to take the next step in your career? Learn more about the admissions process and apply to the MSL program.
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Graduate Certificates
Need to boost your career with an overview of workplace legal fundamentals or a focus in a particular industry? Earn one of 4 Graduate Certificates in as few as 2 semesters.
How Is Wake Forest Law’s MSL Program Different?
Fully Online
Earn your degree or certificate from anywhere.
Specially-Designed
Developed specifically for working professionals
Accessible
An affordable program from a world-class institution
Part-Time
Take as few as 1-2 classes per semester
Flexible
Start taking classes in January, May, or August
Immediate Value
Real-world application from the first class
Asynchronous
Work at your own pace, on your own time
Collaborative
Meaningful faculty feedback, peer interaction
Customized
Tracks tailored to meet the specific needs of your role
Master’s Degree Tracks
Earn your Master’s Degree in as few as 21 months (or up to 5 years). We offer 3 dedicated professional tracks that are uniquely designed to address your industry-specific needs.