Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Master legal skills fast with a degree from a top 30 law school.
A Master of Studies in Law from Wake Forest Law empowers you to navigate complex challenges in today’s workplace. This is not just a degree, it’s a game-changer.
How Is Wake Forest Law’s MSL Program Different?
Flexible
Start dates in Jan., May, or Aug.; take classes at anytime, from anywhere
Immediate Value
Real-world, on-the-job application from the first class
Customized
Choose from three tracks, tailored to meet the specific needs of your role
To learn more, download our MSL – Online Quick Guide!
Download the MSL – Online Quick Guide
Learn about: 1) Application Requirements; 2) Key Dates; 3) Sample Courses
High-Impact Learning for Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
Tracks
Learn how to navigate the law to minimize and mitigate risk in today’s increasingly complex, heavily regulated business environment.
With technological innovation and new regulations, the healthcare industry is rapidly growing and changing. Don’t get left behind.
Complex employment issues are prevalent in every workplace. it’s crucial for HR professionals to not only understand the law, but to learn to navigate it.
Apply legal knowledge to your work in the financial services industry—one of the most critical and heavily regulated sectors of the global economy.
Sample Courses
An overview of the United States legal system in the context of today’s workplace, including the judicial system, federal-state relationship, law-making processes, and the role of lawyers. Specific attention to real-world-centered examples, including writing and drafting assignments in various workplace settings to provide insight into the legal context of decision-making and risk management.
The dramatic changes in the legal profession since the 2008 market crash, from the increase in virtual law practice to the rise of DIY services to clients’ increasing demand for efficiencies, have led to a recognition that non-lawyers have an increasingly critical role in the delivery of legal services. This course explores the extent to which people with legal training, but no license to practice, can use the law, as a social and economic variable, to better manage risk without fear of prosecution or civil liability.
This course will familiarize you with the basics of business law and the vocabulary of business. Specifically, you will learn about the law applicable to (1) agency relationships; (2) for-profit business firms, (3) securities offerings and stock trading, (4) non-profit organizations; and (5) mixed-purpose social enterprises. We will sample topics in each area (such as the formation of business firms, liabilities and governance powers of firm participants, duties within the firm, financing the firm, insider trading liability, and more).
Why Our Graduates Stand Out:
Proven Knowledge, Real-World Impact
Not sure which track makes the most sense for you? Schedule a one-on-one session with our Assistant Dean of Online Programs, Adam Landreth to:
- Learn which track applies best to your work
- Hear about our unique course offerings
- Get all of your questions answered
Schedule a Meeting
Half the Cost of an MBA
Starting at less than $1,200 per credit hour, Wake Forest Law’s MSL is affordable and you immediately see a return on investment because you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your job right away.
Unmatched Resources to Power Your Learning
- Expert Faculty – Approachable and accessible, Wake Forest Law faculty are dedicated to ensuring you understand all of the materials, have opportunities to ask questions, and you can take what you learn and apply it directly to your job
- Supportive Staff – Our dedicated, hands-on professional staff are available to you from your very first interaction and throughout your studies
- Engaging Online Platform – Courses are taught through the Canvas learning platform, allowing you to complete your coursework when it makes sense for you. Courses include pre-recorded videos and podcasts, assignments focused on solving current, real-world legal issues, valuable discussion and collaboration with your classmates, and ongoing professor interaction and feedback.
- Optional Residential Weekend – MSL students are invited to come to the Wake Forest campus for a residential weekend where they will take an in-person class, have the chance to interact in person with their peers, and participate in social activities.