The online Business Law Certificate is ideal for professionals interested in applying legal concepts and strategic thinking to real-world business problems.
Organizations that develop custom partnerships with the USC Gould School of Law have an opportunity to capitalize on their talent and increase their employee retention. Given the opportunity to enhance their skills through further education, employees experience greater job satisfaction and receive more opportunities for advancement within their organizations.
The application process is simple for employees to complete, and we provide personalized support throughout the process from our admissions advisors. No GRE or LSAT score is required, and the application fee is waived for all corporate partner employees.
We work with organizational leadership to assess educational goals for their employees and then to identify programs among our offerings that will provide the educational experience to fit those needs.
With an array of relevant curricula and expertise among our distinguished faculty, we have the ability to arrange outstanding educational experiences to improve the talent of your workplace.
We are happy to work directly with organizations, or through their third-party benefit provider partners.
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Our programs offer experienced and entry-level professionals an unparalleled legal education to help them enhance their skills and better serve their organizations, including those in the fields of business, government, compliance, engineering, education, entertainment, health care, social work, law enforcement, human resources, patent agencies and a variety of other disciplines that intersect with law.
USC is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). USC Gould School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and the online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree and the online Master of Laws (LLM) degree have received formal acquiescence by the ABA Section of Legal Education. The prestigious education and connections offered by USC will benefit your employees' work and your organization as a whole.
The coursework at USC Gould School of Law is offered in a unique and interactive online environment, allowing complete flexibility for working professionals to pursue further education on their own time and from anywhere in the world. Our small classes ensure quality interaction between students and faculty, who are leaders in their respective fields of law.
We have a wide range of options to suit the needs of your organization and based on your employees' backgrounds, including single courses, certificate programs and degree programs. The online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program enrolls candidates who have a bachelor's degree in any field of study. The online Master of Laws (LLM) program enrolls candidates who have a prior law degree from outside the United States. Master's degree programs require 21 units of study, which can be completed in as few as three semesters or as many as six semesters.
USC Gould certificate programs require 12 units of study, alone or within a degree program, and can be completed in as few as two semesters or as many as four semesters.
The online Business Law Certificate is ideal for professionals interested in applying legal concepts and strategic thinking to real-world business problems.
The Compliance Certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge of compliance and related legal issues necessary to implement compliance protocols or programs.
The online Dispute Resolution Certificate is ideal for professionals who want to advance their careers by incorporating dispute resolution practices and skills into their work, this certificate attracts students working in human resources, education, business and more!
The Entertainment Law & Industry Certificate immerses students in laws specific to the demanding film, television and media industries.
The online Financial Compliance Certificate explores the fundamentals of financial compliance, including regulations for institutions, and governance of corporate entities and global organizations.
The Health Care Compliance Certificate provides you with fundamental knowledge of compliance, risk management, privacy and related legal issues in the health care setting.
The Human Resources Law & Compliance Certificate is ideal for professionals interested in the fundamental knowledge of human resources law and compliance related to employment.
This online Law & Government Certificate is designed for students who want to focus on the intersection of legislation, regulation, policy, and the law.
The Privacy Law & Cybersecurity Certificate explores the legal framework concerning information privacy in the U.S. and common legal issues and emerging laws in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity.
The Real Estate Law Certificate provides students with a fundamental understanding of legal principles and contracts related to real estate.
The Technology & Entrepreneurship Law Certificate prepares students for practice at the intersection of intellectual property and business law.Corporate education benefits are offered by employers to support the continued learning and professional development of their employees. These benefits can include tuition assistance, access to online courses, certificate programs and more.
USC Gould School of Law offers tuition scholarships for enrolled students that are employees of our corporate partners. The benefits are for USC Gould’s Online MSL and online certificates, which can be earned part-time and offer flexibility for working professionals.
The amount varies by partner, but many companies provide 20-30% off tuition for USC Gould’s online programs, which will be offered in the form of a scholarship.
Benefits are available to employees of current corporate partners. Reach out to your company HR department or [email protected] to see if your company is among our partners.
Organizations that develop custom partnerships with the USC Gould School of Law have an opportunity to capitalize on their talent and increase their employee retention. Given the opportunity to enhance their skills through further education, employees experience greater job satisfaction and receive more opportunities for advancement within their organizations.
Reach out to [email protected] to connect USC Gould with your HR department or other benefit provider to discuss how to become a corporate partner.
Learn more about our online program offered through USC Gould's corporate and custom education partnerships.
