Online Master’s in
Labor and Employment Law
Cardozo Law, NYC

A Legal Degree for Non-Lawyers

Online Master’s in
Labor and Employment Law
Cardozo Law, NYC

A Legal Degree for Non-Lawyers

M.S.L. in Labor and Employment Law (Anytime Online)

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 a top New York law school, 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. 

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

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ANYTIME ONLINE

  • 30 Credits
  • Complete in just over 1.5 Years
  • Start in Spring, Summer or Fall

YOU’LL LEARN

  • U.S. Labor & Employment Law Fundamentals
  • Legal Writing: Contracts, Policies & EEOC Statements
  • Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration & Negotiation
  • Legal Issues in Remote & Hybrid Workplaces

THE
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AFFORDABILITY

  • Competitively priced master's degree at $36,990

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
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The Value of a Cardozo Law Degree

  • Earn a graduate degree from a nationally recognized, prestigious 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

A Message from the Dean

"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."

Melanie Leslie
Dean of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Professors Committed to
Impact and Excellence

Our faculty are #22 in the country for scholarly impact by Heald & Sichelman's academic impact rankings of 100 American law schools. Learn more about their scholarship

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Christina Feege

Program Director, MSL
Areas of Expertise:
U.S. employment law, including accommodations, harassment prevention, regulatory compliance, restrictive covenants, reductions in force, and workplace safety

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Brian Farkas

Adjunct Professor of Law
Areas of Expertise:
Arbitration, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Dispute Resolution Processes, Mediation, Negotiations

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Faculty with Impact

Our professors are renowned scholars and practitioners—experts who shape the study and practice of law.

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