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George Washington University, Law School
M.S.L. in Government Procurement Law
- Washington, USA
MLS
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
GW Law’s MSL helps meet the growing demand for non-lawyers to be familiar with the many ways that law influences industry. The MSL 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. The courses in this practice area explore the body of rules regulating the process by which the federal government enters into contracts with private parties and oversees the performance of those contracts. Government Contracts is a one-semester survey course for students seeking a general overview of the law in this area; those preferring a more in-depth course of study may choose instead the Formation of Government Contracts and Performance of Government Contracts sequence. Advanced courses in this area include a series of seminars designed to provide students with a richer understanding of how procurement systems operate, both in the U.S. and abroad, and selected topics courses designed to provide students with varying perspectives on emerging issues in the law.
University of Leeds
International Law and Global Governance LLM
- Leeds, United Kingdom
LLM
Full time
On-Campus
English
The International Law and Global Governance LLM at the University of Leeds is designed to deepen your understanding of the intricate legal and political frameworks that shape international law-making ...
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Chicago-Kent College of Law
LL.M. in Trial Advocacy
- IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, USA
LLM
On-Campus
English
The LL.M. in Trial Advocacy program to students interested in pursuing a master's degree in trial advocacy. Chicago-Kent's reputation in trial advocacy-consistently ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News and World Report-as well as its physical location in Chicago provides a distinctive master's degree in trial advocacy in a world-class setting. We invite foreign students with divergent trial practice backgrounds to gain exposure to the U.S. adversarial trial system-a system somewhat similar to newly revised "oral trials" being adopted by many other countries.
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What is Legal Governance?
Legal governance is the establishment, execution, and interpretation of processes and rules put in place by corporate legal departments. Corporate law departments are responsible for more than just providing legal advice to executive management; they also provide counsel on business decisions that have potential legal consequences. Legal governance degrees provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a corporate law department.
What is a Legal Governance degree?
Legal governance is a course offered by law schools designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a corporate law department. The legal governance degree provides students with an understanding of business, employment, contract law, and other important aspects of law that are integral to the success of a corporation. In addition, they learn how these laws can impact business decisions, mitigating legal risk and liability. Legal governance students explore the role of general counsel, the attorney-client privilege, and attorney work product doctrine as well as how to protect against claims of discrimination or sexual harassment.
The course is typically offered as a one year program after an individual has obtained a JD degree from a law school. The course is most commonly offered in a full-time format lasting between nine and twelve months, but can also be taken on a part-time basis over the course of three years.
What are the benefits of studying Legal Governance at university?
A legal governance degree provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a corporate law department. Many graduates are able to secure jobs within one year after graduation, or before they even graduate because of their extensive understanding of employment law, legal governance, and laws and regulation and how these apply to corporations. The course is designed for individuals who wish to pursue an alternative career path or those who wish to earn a higher salary and broaden their employment opportunities post-graduation.
What will I study during my Legal Governance degree?
Legal governance students take courses in law, business and accounting. Students who complete a degree in legal governance will have an understanding of relevant laws that can impact the success of a corporation as well as an understanding of ethical issues which arise throughout a career. In addition to academic study, students also attend industry seminars and lectures presented by outside experts on topics such as law firm mergers, class action litigation, and managing the human resource function within a company or corporation.