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The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is becoming an increasingly popular law program for non-Juris Doctor (J.D.) students. While the J.D. still dominates the legal education landscape, legal studies and accessible legal education are proving beneficial in a number of fields where laws and regulations affect day-to-day work.
Employment law related to disabilities is an important issue that affects millions of people around the world. In the U.S., 21.3% of people with a disability were employed in 2021, up from 19.1% in 2021. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, persons with disabilities make up 12% of the civilian noninstitutional population.
Implementing an effective corporate compliance program is essential for a company’s regulatory well-being, but can also pose challenges that compliance professionals will need to address. Let’s explore these impacts.
Whether you're working as a litigator or paralegal, clinician or contract specialist, if you're a claim examiner at a hospital or managing a clinical practice, you can solidify your credibility and enhance your organizational integrity by getting certified in health care compliance.
Clinical research can blur the lines between research and the practice of medicine for both physician-investigators and institutional review boards (IRBs). The question faced is, “Is it research or patient care?” The key to answering this question lies in what is intended by the physician.
Learn more about the current state of corporate compliance law and how it affects the day-to-day work of the professionals responsible for corporate compliance programs.
Pitt Law has launched a new Online MSL in Corporate Compliance. Learn more about this latest offering and the opportunities it will open up to future students.
There are a myriad of Master of Studies in Law jobs depending on career goals and areas of specialization. Learn more about where a legal degree can take you, and some of the specific MSL careers that will be open to you.
If you are considering a career in a legal or law adjacent field, or already work in law, it is beneficial to understand the MSL vs. LL.M. to understand which degree is appropriate for you and your career goals.
HR law, also called labor law, is an area of law that focuses specifically on the workplace and workers. HR professionals must have an understanding of the laws that drive their day-to-day tasks and the overall health of the organization.