The Online Master of Studies in Law at Pitt Law is a 30-credit advanced degree designed for professionals seeking to enhance their careers with a versatile alternative to the traditional three-year JD. The MSL degree can boost your career by giving you a firm grounding in legal concepts and the opportunity to explore your selected area of law in depth.
The MSL Program enables professionals to:
- Expand their knowledge of the US Legal System, specific to their areas of concentration
- Further their understanding of the rule of law through reading and analyzing previous case law, statutes, and regulations
- Enhance their ability to communicate with colleagues and peers regarding legal issues that affect the workplace
- Gain familiarity with contemporary legal issues facing the US and the world
The MSL degree can be earned online in two years in a flexible part-time schedule.
The online MSL courses are completely asynchronous and taught by world-renowned Pitt Law faculty and industry experts. Optional weekly synchronous sessions and weekly discussions allow students to build relationships with peers and professors if they choose.
The MSL degree requires 30 credits for completion. Those who enroll in the MSL Online program earn the first 15 credits through online classes tailored for non-legal professionals or attorneys who want to brush up on their knowledge. The year-long program begins in late August or early January. Students take one course at a time in a pre-set order. Students complete the second 15 credits by taking one of our online certificate programs in Corporate Compliance, Health Care Compliance, Human Resources Law, or Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law.