An Online Master’s in Labor and Employment Law Designed for Non-Lawyers
The anytime online MSL in Labor and Employment Law is designed exclusively for non-lawyers who work in HR, compliance, operations, or management. Created by Cardozo School of Law, this program helps you build fluency in legal language and processes by learning directly from experienced legal scholars and practitioners. Whether you're aiming to elevate your HR skill set or navigate complex employment laws in your leadership role, the degree is built to serve your needs on your terms.
Master legal thinking and communication without becoming a lawyer. Learn from Cardozo Law faculty, engage in practical legal writing exercises, and apply negotiation and compliance strategies right away.
Cardozo Law Helps Expand Your Network
• 16,000+ alumni
• Alumni from 73 countries
• Top 5 Law School in New York US News
• #7 Top Schools for Racial Justice preLaw Magazine
• #22 For Faculty Scholarly Impact Heald & Sichelman's
• ABA-accredited school
The Cardozo Online MSL Flexibility
Curriculum Fully Centered On Labor and Employment Law
Legal Process for Labor and Employment Law • Employment Discrimination Law Principles • Labor Law Principles • Employment Law Principles • Avoiding Litigation Pitfalls in Human Resources • Conducting Workplace Investigations • Sex and Gender Issues in the Workplace • Social Media, Privacy, and Intellectual Property Issues in the Workplace • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in the Workplace • Capstone
100% Online
• 30 Credits
• Complete in just over 1.5 years
• Start in the Spring, Summer or Fall
• Taught by esteemed Cardozo Law faculty
• ABA-accredited school
Affordability
Competitively priced master's degree at $1,233 per credit ($36,990 total)
Program Ideal For
• HR professionals in any industry, at any career point
• Professionals who interact with legal departments, address workplace legal issues, or implement employment policies
• Career-changers transitioning into a legal career
• Busy professionals seeking a flexible format
MSL Program Benefits
- Gain a strong foundation in the American legal system as it relates to labor and employment law, including the NLRA, Title VII, ADA, and ADEA
- Learn legal language and logic without needing law school or bar eligibility
- Reduce legal risks, improve employee relations, and become the legal-aware leader your company needs
- Practical legal training through real-world assignments like employment contracts, ethics policies, and EEOC statements
- Learn negotiation, mediation, and arbitration skills for workplace and legal contexts
- Tackle real-world HR legal issues, privacy, IP, social media, and more
- Benefit from academic advising and mentorship by instructors via virtual office hours
- Join a diverse community of professionals across HR, compliance, and business leadership
The Value of a Cardozo Law Degree
- Access a global alumni network of professionals in top firms and major corporations
- Earn a graduate degree from a nationally recognized NYC law school
- Amplify your impact in your current role or take the next step in your career
- Stand out in HR, compliance, or business leadership by staying ahead of the competition
- Navigate today’s complex legal landscape—and prepare for what’s next
- Become a strategic legal asset in your organization without earning a JD
- Receive academic advising and mentorship through virtual office hours
Cardozo Law is Located in the Heart of New York City
Cardozo School of Law is recognized for its rigorous academics, innovative programs, and deep commitment to social justice. Our distinguished faculty—renowned scholars and passionate advocates—lead a dynamic curriculum that prepares students for success across a wide range of legal careers.
In an industry governed by legal regulation, you need to think, act and decide with the law in mind. You will learn to make decisions based on what is legally sound, instead of relying solely on instinct. Our legal education program ensures you understand legal principles and why they matter and know how to use them to strategically navigate a variety of workplace issues.
Brian Farkas, Adjunct Professor of Law
Partner, Arent Fox Schiff
Areas of Expertise: Arbitration, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Dispute Resolution Processes, Mediation, Negotiations
Professors Committed to Impact and Excellence
Our faculty is #22 in the country for scholarly impact by Heald & Sichelman's academic impact rankings of 100 American law schools.
Tuition Information
Tuition
$1,233 per credit
$36,990 for degree completion
For additional information, please visit the Online M.S.L. Tuition and Financial Aid page: HERE
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