Program Overview

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School of Law

The School of Law offers a range of programs, including the J.D. Program, LL.M. Program, M.S.L. Program, and S.J.D. Program.

Admissions

• J.D. Program
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  • Tours and Info Sessions
  • After You've Applied
  • Admitted J.D. Students
  • Financial Aid
• LL.M. Program
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  • Areas and Specializations
  • Online LL.M. Programs
  • Admitted LL.M. Students
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• M.S.L. Program
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  • M.S.L. in Compliance
  • M.S.L in Fashion Law
  • Admitted M.S.L. Students
  • Financial Aid
• S.J.D. Program
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  • Colloquium
  • Current S.J.D. Students
  • Admitted S.J.D. Students
  • Financial Aid

Academics

Curriculum

• J.D. Program
• LL.M. Program
• M.S.L. Program
• S.J.D. Program
• Legal Writing Program

Experiential Education

• Clinics
• Externships
• Pro Bono Scholars Program
• Lawyering Skills

Centers & Institutes

• Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy
• Judicial Events & Clerkships
• Asian Americans and the Law
• European Union Law
• Race, Law and Justice

Executive Education

• Continuing Legal Education
• Executive Programs
• Law Firm Management
• Executive Academic Programs

International Programs

• International Student Programs
• Summer Institute
• Legal English Institute
• J.D. Study Abroad
• Semester Study Abroad Programs
• Summer Study Abroad

Student Journals

• Law Review
• Urban Law Journal
• International Law Journal
• IP, Media & Entertainment Law
• Environmental Law Review
• Corporate and Financial Law

Registrar's Office

• Academic Regulations
• Bar Information
• Examination Schedule
• Graduation
• Registration Information

Faculty

Faculty Directory

• Faculty by Expertise
• Full-time Faculty
• Adjunct Faculty
• Emeriti Faculty
• Visiting Faculty

Scholarship

• Centers and Institutes
• Scholarship Highlights
• Faculty Books
• FLASH Scholarship Archive

Faculty Podcasts

In Memoriam

Careers

J.D. Career Support

• Career Planning Center
• Employment Statistics

LL.M./M.S.L./ S.J.D. Career Support

• Graduate Professional Development Program

Employers

• Post a Job
• Recruiting J.D. Students
• Recruiting LL.M. Students
• Student Outreach Opportunities

Life at Fordham Law

Studying Law in New York City

• The Neighborhood
• Build Your Career
• Experiential Education
• Visiting the Campus

Student Life

• Student Affairs Office
• Student Bar Association
• Student Competitions
• Student Organizations
• Student Wellness
• Professionalism Office

Public Interest and Service

• Public Interest Curriculum
• Public Interest Resource Center
• A2J Initiative
• Stein Scholars Program

Diversity Initiatives

• IDEAL Pipeline Program
• REAL Scholars Program
• Diversity Faculty Directory
• Student Diversity Organizations

M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance Curriculum

The M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance program provides students with a deep understanding of the role of the corporate compliance office and teaches them how to design and implement a corporate compliance program. Key topics explored from a legal perspective include:

• Risk assessment
• Antimoney laundering laws
• Anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Federal securities laws
• Crisis management
• Building a culture of compliance
• Understanding statutes and regulations
• The impact of the corporate shift emphasizing Environmental, Social, and Government (ESG)

Throughout the program, students develop essential skills for compliance professions, such as:

• Establishing a compliance office
• Devising and implementing training and communication programs
• Designing incentive frameworks, investigatory protocols, and speak-up programs
• Setting up auditing, monitoring, and reporting systems

Credit Hours

Each student is required to complete a minimum of 30 credits of approved courses. Full-time students may take 12-18 credits per semester, with 14-17 credits recommended; part-time students may take 2-11 credits per semester.

Required Courses

The 30-credit minimum must include the following required courses:

• U.S. Law and Legal Institutions (3 credits)
• Global Corporate Compliance (3 credits)
• Compliance Risk Assessment (2 or 3 credits)
• International Financial Crime (2 credits) or Anti-Money Laundering (2 credits)
• Compliance Seminar: Building Effective Ethics and Compliance Programs (2 credits)
• Compliance Capstone: Building Effective Ethics and Compliance Programs (1 credit)

Elective Courses

Students can earn their elective credits by selecting from a broad array of courses coded as MSLC, including courses on:

• Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• Employment law
• Crisis management
• Money laundering
• Blockchain