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Leadership in the Workplaces with Legal Expertise
Your Master of Science in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, will help you turn legal knowledge into career power. This degree is designed for ambitious human resource professionals who want to understand the legal forces shaping today’s workplaces and use that insight to protect both organizations and employees. NSU’s program is led by top employment law experts who bring real-world insight into every course. You’ll build expertise in key areas like wages and benefits, workplace safety, discrimination and harassment, medical leave, labor relations, and employee privacy—skills employers are actively seeking. This degree isn’t just a credential; it’s a career accelerator. You’ll gain the confidence to navigate workplace legal challenges, the knowledge to reduce risk and protect organizations, and the credibility to step into leadership conversations. Whether you’re looking to advance, pivot, or future-proof your career, this degree positions you to lead in today’s evolving world of work. Take the next step. Elevate your value. Become indispensable.
Program Learning Outcomes & Key Benefits
- Develop a deeper understanding of legal remedies and how they apply to workplace disputes.
- Master a working knowledge of the legal system as it relates to employment environments.
- Understand the precise legal vocabulary that enables clear communication with attorneys, HR leaders, and organizational stakeholders.
Use the ability to navigate and analyze legal issues that arise in business settings, from compliance challenges to policy development to advance your career.
NSU is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
Quick Facts
NSU’s MLS program requires completion of 30 credits with minimum GPA of 3.0 and can be completed in one to two years. There are multiple concentrations to choose from.
Elevate your expertise with an Employment Law Concentration
Master of Legal Studies Employment Law Curriculum
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Note: MLS degree programs do not prepare students to practice law or sit for a bar examination. Only the professional J.D. degree will prepare you to practice law.
Visit the MLS Employment Law Courses to view detailed course descriptions.
The Master of Legal Studies program has seven expected learning outcomes for students in each program.
Take The Next Steps
If you are ready to make a world of difference—in your career and in society—think of us as your support team. We’ve created a range of well-respected law degrees that fit into your schedule. Soon you could be driving change in your life and in the wider world. What are you waiting for?