The UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy is proud to announce the one-year Master of Studies in Law at UC Hastings! Administered by the Consortium, the  Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree is a one-year legal degree for individuals with backgrounds in the natural, social and health sciences whose work or career would benefit from a better understanding of the law. The degree can be pursued either full-time (i.e., two semesters (26 weeks)) or part-time.

 

The UC Hastings MSL provides an extensive introduction to the law and legal processes.  It is designed for science and health professionals who want to equip themselves with a sophisticated understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine, but who do not need the three-year J.D. degree.

 

MSL students have access to the full spectrum of course offerings at UC Hastings. This includes courses in core legal doctrine, such as constitutional law, contracts, evidence, and torts, as well as courses focusing specifically on the application of law to the sciences, such as health law, forensic science, or intellectual property law.

 

 

The Application Deadline for the MSL is March 1, 2012, and admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

 

 

For more information and to apply to the MSL, please visit www.uchastings.edu/msl.  To, schedule a tour, meet with Consortium staff, or arrange a class visit, please contact the MSL Program Coordinator at  msl@uchastings.edu or (415) 581-8854.

 

In addition, Consortium staff will be holding General Information Sessions on the MSL Program at 5:30pm on Thursday, December 15th at UCSF Parnassus Medical Science Building Room S-159, 513 Parnassus Ave and then again at 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 24th in the Alumni Reception Center located on the second floor of the 200 McAllister Building, UC Hastings College of Law. If you would like to attend either info session, please be sure to RSVP to msl@uchastings.edu.

 

Please sign up for our listserv or contact the MSL Program Coordinator to receive information about these sessions.

 

UCSF Scholarship Announcement

 

UCSF is pleased to announce the availability of six scholarships providing partial tuition waivers for meritorious UCSF affiliates who apply for the new Master of Studies in Law degree being offered by University of California Hastings College of the Law.

The six UCSF Scholarships for the MSL will be awarded to UCSF affiliates (students, faculty,post docs, etc.) of the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, as well as of the Graduate Division. These scholarships are available to those applying for the next academic year (2012-13). For more information regarding the scholarship, please contact the MSL Program Coordinator at msl@uchastings.edu or (415) 581-8854.