The online Business Law Certificate is ideal for professionals interested in applying legal concepts and strategic thinking to real-world business problems.
USC Gould School of Law has partnered with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to expand educational opportunities for staff and employees of the RCSD, including graduate degrees and certificates. With highly applicable curricula and expertise among our distinguished faculty, we provide a dynamic learning experience designed specifically for working professionals.
USC Gould School of Law, one of the nation's top-ranked law schools, partners with leading corporations and organizations nationwide to provide comprehensive legal training for their employees, both in general and specialized areas.
Our programs offer professionals at all levels an exceptional legal education to enhance their skills and make meaningful contributions in the fields of education, health care, social work, compliance, business, government, human resources, engineering, entertainment, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and other law-related domains.
USC holds regional accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, USC Gould School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and our online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees have received formal approval from the ABA Section of Legal Education.
Email: msl@law.usc.edu
Office: 213-821-5916
From application support to academic guidance and career development, dedicated advisors for the Online MSL program are available to help you achieve your professional goals.
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program enrolls candidates with a bachelor's degree in any field of study who wish to acquire legal skills that can be applied directly to their careers. The online MSL program is taught in a 100% digital environment that combines self-paced (asynchronous) and real-time (synchronous) components.
Our master's degree programs require 21 units of study, which can be completed in as few as two semesters or as many as six semesters.
*Our current set of online courses includes:
*This list is subject to change
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.The application process is simple and convenient. RCSD participants have access to personalized support from our admissions advisors at every step. No GRE or LSAT score is required, and the application fee is waived for all RCSD participants.
To view the full list of application requirements and to get started on your online application form, please visit one of the following:
Ensure your discounted tuition is applied by indicating that you are a Riverside County Sheriff's Department employee, as well as your employer's name in the Referral Information section of the application form.
Information on graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information, can be found on the USC Financial Aid website.
Kindly note, undergraduate courses and programs are not available to RCSD participants through the Gould School of Law.
Contact us today to discuss your future at USC Gould School of Law!
