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MSLS Overview

The Cornell Law School designed this online degree specifically for business professionals.

In today’s complex regulatory and litigation environment, the demand for business professionals who can anticipate and understand potential legal issues has never been more pressing.

Earning a Master of Science in Legal Studies from Cornell Law School will prepare you to navigate your organization’s most urgent legal and regulatory issues, and to be a confident, informed partner to your legal team. You will graduate ready to make sense of legal language, apply legal concepts to the business realities you face on the ground, and spot potential issues before they become costly and difficult legal problems.

  • Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
  • Working with Business Contracts
  • Business Organizations and Corporate Governance
  • Compliance Systems
  • Regulatory Policy and Process
  • Business Ethics
  • Employment Law
  • Navigating the Intellectual Property Landscape
  • Criminal Liability of Organizations
  • Business Transactions
  • Human Rights Obligations of Organizations
  • U.S. Antitrust Law and Policy
  • Business Immigration Law
  • Working with Legal Professionals
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Cybersecurity: Policy & Governance
  • Privacy Law, Regulation, and Business
  • Health Law and Compliance
  • Financial Institutions
  • U.S. Securities Regulation
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Conducting Legal Research

Why Cornell?

Fast Facts

FACULTY

Michael C. Dorf
Professor of Law
Cornell Law School
Bradley Wendel
Professor of Law
Cornell Law School
Oskar Liivak
Professor of Law
Cornell Law School
Stewart J. Schwab
Professor
Cornell Law School
Jed Stiglitz
Assistant Professor
Cornell Law School
Franci Blassberg
Franci Blassberg
Adjunct Professor of Law
Cornell Law School
George A. Hay
Professor
Cornell Law School
Kristen Underhill
Professor
Cornell Law School
Weill Cornell Medical College
Charles Whitehead
Professor
Cornell Law School

Frequently Asked Questions

The MSLS is a graduate degree designed for professionals seeking advanced legal expertise without practicing law. It’s ideal for those in regulated industries or working closely with legal teams to navigate compliance, contracts, and risk management.

The MSLS equips you with expertise in compliance, contracts, regulatory strategy, and risk management to secure promotions, leadership roles, or pivot into new opportunities.

No, LSAT and prior legal experience are not required. Admissions are based on your Bachelor’s degree, GPA, and professional experience.

Cornell’s MSLS combines Ivy League academic rigor, advanced curriculum, and access to one of the world’s largest and most successful alumni networks, preparing you for high-level decision-making roles.

Cornell’s Master of Science in Legal Studies (MSLS) is designed for professionals seeking advanced, law school-level expertise in areas like compliance, litigation strategy, and regulatory frameworks. While most MLS programs focus on foundational legal concepts, Cornell’s MSLS emphasizes leadership development and strategic decision-making, making it ideal for executives and industry leaders.

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