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Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Cybersecurity George Washington University, Law School
Introduction
Gain a Professional Advantage
GW Law’s MSL in Cybersecurity helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL in Cybersecurity program is intended for professionals who are not interested in earning a law degree or practicing law but work in jobs where knowledge of the law is important. The knowledge gained can augment career preparation or professional advancement.
Learn At Your Pace
To ensure maximum flexibility, the program can accommodate both full-time students interested in completing the degree in one year and part-time students who may wish to take one or two courses a semester or summer session, if relevant course work is offered. All enrolled students will take courses on the Foggy Bottom campus, alongside JD and LLM students, thereby benefitting from the experience of faculty, budding legal professionals, and seasoned practitioners.
Curriculum
Mandatory Courses – 6 or 7 credits
- Law in Cyberspace (6485) – 2 or 3 credits
- Fundamental Issues in US Law (6694) – 2 credits
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy (6879) – 2 credits
12-14 Credits Required from the Following Options:
- White Collar Crime (6364) – 2 or 3 credits
- Constitutional Law Seminar: Cyber, Privacy & Speech (6399) – 2 credits
- Constitutional Law Seminar: Advanced Topics in Global Internet Freedom (6399) – 2 credits
- Computer Law (6484) – 2 credits
- Information Privacy Law (6486) – 3 credits
- Internet Law (6493) – 1 or 2 credits
- International Law (6520) – 3 or 4 credits
- International Money Laundering, Corruption, and Terrorism (6521)
- Law of War (6552) – 2 credits
- International Criminal Law (6554) – 2 credits
- National Security Law (6870) – 2 or 3 credits
- US Foreign Relations Law (6871) – 2 or 3 credits
- Counterterrorism Law (6875) – 2 or 3 credits
- Intelligence Law (6878) – 2 credits
- Disaster Law (6880) – 2 credits
Electives – up to 5 credits permitted
Ideal Students
Who Can Benefit
- Federal or governmental affairs officers
- Journalists
- Consultants
- Expert witnesses who testify before government agencies
- Compliance officers
- Procurement specialists
- Policy Analysts
- Others who seek legal insight into related careers