Welcome to Champlain College's
online Master of Science in Law program

A set of tools to advance your career

The online Master of Science in Law (MSL) degree program at Champlain College was created to help professionals who are not lawyers think and act confidently in the legal dimensions of their work, prevent needless litigation, and work productively with counsel when counsel is necessary. We believe that in order to advance your career, a strong foundation in various aspects of law is necessary. As such, we have carefully selected a broad range of courses that expose you to all aspects of the law. Through this all-inclusive curriculum, you will gain comprehensive legal knowledge and professional focus.

Designed for focused professionals

This MSL degree is designed for working professionals like you who are seeking legal education and professional development. The degree program is accessible from your home or workplace and is of great value to:

• Managers and strategists in a wide range of fields
• Human resources workers
• Program directors
• Health professionals
• Policy makers and advocates

The MSL also has special value for foreign attorneys and foreign business executives who wish to understand the American legal system and work effectively within it as well as paralegals seeking advanced training along with their advanced degree.

Practical skills you will use in your career

Whether you’re in business, manufacturing, health services, or another field, this program will help you develop the skills to work confidently with lawyers and the law. As a graduate, you’ll be taught the skills to:

• Find and interpret laws affecting business activity
• Identify and handle situations with legal implications
• Keep problems from escalating to the point where legal counsel is required
• Converse with lawyers, using legal jargon, to make the most effective use of your legal counsel

You’ll study legal language and analysis, contracts, information privacy, litigation, constitutional issues, regulatory law, liability, and alternative dispute resolution. Specialized courses focus on management, human resources, intellectual property, and healthcare and will expand your understanding of the law.

Demystifying the Law

Located in the state known for its commitment to civil society, harmonious problem solving, and cutting-edge developments in sustainable business, Champlain College is pleased to introduce you to our unique Master of Science in Law program, a robust higher education alternative.

Our passion is educating non-lawyers about the law; in a highly-regulated world dependent on its rule, the law is too important to be understood by only a few specialists. We see the law not as a set of rules, but a set of tools – tools to help you improve your work and enhance your career.

Champlain College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC).