Law, MS
Overview
for the degree of Master of Science in Law (online)
The online MS in Law, which is focused on applied legal strategy for business and tech, is a flexible, asynchronous program tailored to ambitious working professionals in business, compliance, technology, and related fields who seek to advance their careers without pausing their professional lives. Requiring just 8 courses this program equips students with practical, high-impact legal skills to navigate regulatory complexities, mitigate risks, communicate strategically with legal counsel, and drive ethical innovation in dynamic industries. Whether you’re aiming for leadership roles like Chief Compliance Officer, Tech Policy Advisor, or Human Resources Director, or simply want to enhance your decision-making in fast-evolving sectors, the curriculum emphasizes real-world applications through case studies and simulations. Choose to concentrate by completing at least 4 of your 5 elective courses in one area (Business Compliance; or Tech & Privacy) for a specialized credential, or mix freely for broader expertise. Delivered fully online with no set class times and instruction and assignments that can be broken down flexibly into manageable bits, this program is tailored to the schedules of working professionals. It includes a variety of standalone, stackable certificates for quick upskilling and a pathway to the MS in Law degree.
Degree Requirements
for the degree of Master of Science in Law (online)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to the Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Legal Reasoning for Graduate Students | ||
| Computer Literacy for Graduate Students | ||
| Optional Concentrations (Pick One or None) | 0 or 16 | |
Business Compliance | ||
Tech & Privacy | ||
| Electives | 4 to 20 | |
| Ethics and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| Corporate Governance for Graduate Students | ||
| Supply Chain Oversight for Graduate Students | ||
| Antitrust Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Securities Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Business Organizations for Graduate Students | ||
| Employment Discrimination for Graduate Students | ||
| Individual Employee Rights for Graduate Students | ||
| Employee Benefits for Graduate Students | ||
| AI Governance and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| AI and Data Privacy for Graduate Students | ||
| AI Ethics & Bias for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyberthreats and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyber Risk Mitigation for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyber Incident Response for Graduate Students | ||
| Intellectual Property of Emerging Tech for Graduate Students | ||
| Health Tech Law & Privacy for Graduate Students | ||
| Frontiers of Technology Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Minimum GPA: 2.75 | |
| Minimum Hours at 500 Level: 12 |
Learning Outcomes
for the degree of Master of Science in Law (online)
Upon completion, graduates will be able to:
- Understand core legal principles across business, technology, and compliance, while identifying when to engage legal counsel.
- Apply legal concepts in simulated case studies to communicate risks and strategies to non-legal stakeholders.
- Analyze interdisciplinary scenarios, contrasting legal reasoning with strategic, business, and ethical reasoning to align with compliance, business or innovation goals.
- Evaluate alternative business or tech strategies in real-world applications, recommending improvements for JD-advantage roles such as compliance officers, HR specialists, or CIOs.
- Create action plans or reports synthesizing legal insights with industry needs, integrating input from legal counsel and other stakeholders for career advancement.
Contact Information
for the degree of Master of Science in Law (online)
College of Law
Online MSL Program
Program Director: Rob Kar
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone (217) 333-0931
Fax (217) 244-1478
College of Law website
College of Law faculty
General Program Questions
Student Services/Advising
onlinemslstudentservices@illinois.edu