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Through our coursework, we will provide you with the background and tools necessary to succeed in leadership roles in a wide variety of settings, including business, education, entertainment, finance, government, human resources, law enforcement, and more. Please note that this degree is not intended to train students for careers as attorneys, nor to prepare them for any state bar exam.
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Earn a graduate certificate concurrently with your MSL degree at no additional cost.
Through our on campus MSL, you will gain legal skills and knowledge that can be applied directly to advance your career. Coursework is offered in residence at our USC University Park Campus.
If you are interested in studying completely online, please consider our online MSL degree, which is offered anywhere you have internet access.
USC's renowned network of more than 480,000 alumni are deeply committed to furthering the success of USC graduates. Our more than 15,000 USC Gould graduates include partners in the world's largest law firms, leaders of civil rights movements, and CEOs and presidents of multibillion-dollar companies.
A global epicenter for entertainment, business, media, technology and sports — right at your doorstep. Located at the University Park Campus, USC Gould is convenient to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, and sits in the heart of one of the nation’s biggest legal markets.
At USC Gould, we have a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence.
Complete your degree within 9 months on a full-time basis or 12+ months on a part-time basis. We also offer two start dates a year: fall or spring.
Law school classes take place at USC's University Park Campus in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.
All applicants will be automatically considered for our scholarship awards. Exceptional candidates will receive a prestigious Dean's Academic Excellence Award.
Students are assigned an academic advisor, and we offer individually tailored advice on developing your career plan.
Become part of a renowned network of 480,000 USC alumni who are deeply committed to furthering the success of USC graduates. Our more than 15,000 Gould graduates include partners in the world's largest law firms, leaders in public interest and public service, and CEOs and presidents of multibillion-dollar companies.
Learn from renowned faculty who are highly successful professionals and leaders in their fields.
Understanding legal issues increases your marketability for a range of work settings, including business, government, human resources, counseling, education, and social work.
The on-campus MSL prepares students for leadership roles in a wide variety of settings.
