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Receive more information about our online master's degree in law (MSL) degree and get notified about upcoming events.
Through the MSL, you will gain legal skills and knowledge that can be applied directly to advance your career. USC Gould offers an online master's degree in law, providing flexibility for professionals. Please note that this degree is not intended to train students for careers as attorneys nor to prepare them for any state bar exam.
Receive more information about our online master's degree in law (MSL) degree and get notified about upcoming events.
A top-rated law school nationwide, USC Gould is the first law school in Southern California, renowned for its history of innovation and excellence in legal education.
If you are interested in an in-person experience, please consider our on-campus MSL degree, which offers the same learning objectives at our University Park campus in downtown Los Angeles.
Our interactive, online learning platform is accessible anywhere you have an internet connection.
You will engage in weekly live discussions facilitated by your professor.
Small classes that allow for greater student and faculty interaction
Classes incorporate both synchronous and asynchronous activities, including interactive modules, message boards, weekly assignments, group work and virtual office hours. While the format is flexible, the MSL is academically rigorous, and each class requires approximately 12-16 hours of work each week.
Our unique academic week of Wednesday through Tuesday allows students to best maximize their time, especially on Saturdays and Sundays, to complete their course requirements
Our team of experienced advisors will provide you with individualized guidance on course selection to meet your personal and career goals.
The online MSL prepares students for leadership roles in a wide variety of settings. Receive a certificate at no additional cost to specialize your legal education in areas of law that can meet a variety of career goals. Certificates can be earned concurrently with a USC Gould degree (at no additional cost), or as a standalone online or on campus.
