MLS General Studies

The MLS in General Studies track is specifically tailored to the individual student’s area of interest depending on the student’s professional goals and learning objectives. Examples of professional or academic areas students may wish to focus their studies include environmental law, labor and employment, intellectual property, and many more.

Sample courses

Please note that courses listed below may not be available or offered within a semester or an academic calendar year. The Academic Leadership reserves the right to schedule courses based upon demand and to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to the industry and emerging trends. You will have the opportunity to discuss your individual curriculum plan with your Program Director to ensure you achieve your academic goals and meet program requirements:

• Administrative Law*
• Business Entities*
• The Business of Intellectual Property*
• Contract Drafting*
• Copyright Law
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Finance
• Employment Law
• Environmental Law
• Immigration Law
• Mediation Skills
• Natural Resources
• Negotiations
• Patent Law
• Trademark Law
• Transactional Law: Making the Deal

*These are considered core courses — minimum of 4 core courses required toward degree unless waived.