Program Overview

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Human Resources and Law, M.H.R. & J.D.

Darla Moore School of Business

Joseph F. Rice School of Law

Become an indispensable business leader through a dual-degree program in human resources and law. Learn to navigate increasingly complex government regulations and manage the risks associated with compliance and labor issues.

Combine legal knowledge with a solid foundation in human resources theory and best practices to attain some of the most sought-after skills in business and government. Offered through the School of Law and the Moore School of Business, the combination degree program prepares you to protect and defend corporate reputations and employees.

Program Highlights

• Advanced Knowledge

Graduate with the legal knowledge to practice employment law or work as a human resources professional.

• Leadership Trajectory

Combine law with human resources skills to create more opportunities for leadership roles in business or government.

• Expanded Network

Take advantage of two great networks and the ability to differentiate yourself in a competitive job market.

• Cost-Effective

Earn two prestigious degrees in less time while also enjoying a cost savings thanks to shared credits between programs.

What You’ll Study

Prepare for a career combining professional law and human resources and employment. Learn to address complex business or employee issues, use effective business communication strategies and apply quantitative data in managerial decision making. Practice court procedures, learn effective business communication strategies, and perform legal research, analysis and writing.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Advocacy

Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change

• Handling Conflict

Resolving disagreements or disputes between individuals or groups in a fair and constructive manner

• Continuous Improvement

Identifying and implementing incremental changes to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness

• Decision-making Expertise

Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions

• Legal Knowledge

Interpreting and applying laws and regulations to specific situations or issues

• Manage Risk

Identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate or prevent negative outcomes

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

• Potential Careers

  • Attorney
  • Human Resources Executive
  • Compliance Director
  • Labor Executive
  • Risk Analyst
  • Professor

• Workplace Settings

  • Business
  • Government
  • Law Practice
  • Legal Services

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

• Combination Degree | Master's | Doctorate

Related Degrees

• Combination Degree | Master's | Doctorate
  • Economics and Law, M.A. & J.D.
  • Accountancy and Law, M.A.C.C. & J.D.
  • International Business and Law, I.M.B.A. & J.D.
  • Journalism and Mass Communications & Law, M.M.C. & J.D.
  • English and Library and Information, M.A. & M.L.I.S.
  • Public Administration and Law, M.P.A. & J.D.
  • Business Administration and Sport and Entertainment Management, M.B.A. & M.S.E.M.
  • Health Services Policy and Management and Law, M.H.A. & J.D.
  • Social Work and Public Health in Health Service Policy and Management, M.S.W. & M.P.H.

Colleges & Schools

• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering and Computing
• The Graduate School
• Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
• Information and Communications
• Law
• Medicine (Columbia)
• Medicine (Greenville)
• Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Social Work
• South Carolina Honors College

Offices & Divisions

• Employment
• Undergraduate Admissions
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Bursar (fee payment)
• Veterans and Military Services
• Disability Resources
• Access and Opportunity
• Human Resources
• Law Enforcement and Safety
• University Libraries
• All Offices and Divisions

Tools

• Carolina Alert
• Campus Email
• my.sc.edu
• Blackboard
• Campus Safety and Wellness
• PeopleSoft Finance