Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) in Labor and Employment Law is a post-baccalaureate degree designed for non-legal professionals seeking to enhance their career-related skills through the study of laws, governmental policy, and the legal system. This degree infuses career-based knowledge with legal education, ideal for human resource professionals and those in management and leadership roles with personnel responsibilities.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 30 credit hours and typically takes two years to complete. It is delivered in a hybrid format, with most coursework completed online and a one-time on-campus Education Immersion Weekend.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured over six semesters, with required and elective courses as follows:

Semester 1

• EMPL 6400: Intro Legal, Research and Writing (2 credits)
• EMPL 6910: Intro to Employment Discrimination (3 credits)

Semester 2

• EMPL 5710: Intro to Labor Law Principles (3 credits)
• EMPL 6401: Introduction to Legal Research and Writing II (2 credits)

Semester 3

• EMPL 5410: IP Issues in the Workplace (3 credits)
• EMPL 6460: Employment Law (2 credits)

Semester 4

• EMPL 6050: Sex & Gender Issues in Work (3 credits)
• One 2-credit elective from the list below:
  • EMPL 4920: Advanced Employment Discrimination
  • EMPL 5000: Developing & Manage Workforce
  • EMPL 5800: Negotiations & Dispute Resolution
  • EMPL 6100: Investigat Employee Complaints
  • EMPL 6410: Introduction to Contract Law and Working with Contracts
  • EMPL 6500: Employee Medical Leaves
  • EMPL 6510: Administrative Law
  • EMPL 6600: Privacy in the Workplace
  • EMPL 6920: Introduction to Employee Benefits Law

Semester 5

• EMPL 6000: Social Media Issues in Wkplace (3 credits)
• One 2-credit elective from the list below:
  • EMPL 4920: Advanced Employment Discrimination
  • EMPL 5000: Developing & Manage Workforce
  • EMPL 5800: Negotiations & Dispute Resolution
  • EMPL 6100: Investigat Employee Complaints
  • EMPL 6410: Introduction to Contract Law and Working with Contracts
  • EMPL 6500: Employee Medical Leaves
  • EMPL 6510: Administrative Law
  • EMPL 6600: Privacy in the Workplace
  • EMPL 6920: Introduction to Employee Benefits Law

Semester 6

• EMPL 6990: Capstone Course (3 credits)
• One 2-credit elective from the list below:
  • EMPL 4920: Advanced Employment Discrimination
  • EMPL 5000: Developing & Manage Workforce
  • EMPL 5800: Negotiations & Dispute Resolution
  • EMPL 6100: Investigat Employee Complaints
  • EMPL 6410: Introduction to Contract Law and Working with Contracts
  • EMPL 6500: Employee Medical Leaves
  • EMPL 6510: Administrative Law
  • EMPL 6600: Privacy in the Workplace
  • EMPL 6920: Introduction to Employee Benefits Law

Elective Courses

• EMPL 4920: Advanced Employment Discrimination (2 credits)
• EMPL 5000: Developing & Manage Workforce (2 credits)
• EMPL 5800: Negotiations & Dispute Resolution (2 credits)
• EMPL 6100: Investigat Employee Complaints (2 credits)
• EMPL 6410: Introduction to Contract Law and Working with Contracts (2 credits)
• EMPL 6500: Employee Medical Leaves (2 credits)
• EMPL 6510: Administrative Law (2 credits)
• EMPL 6600: Privacy in the Workplace (2 credits)
• EMPL 6920: Introduction to Employee Benefits Law (2 credits)

On-Site Education Immersion Weekend (EIW)

All students must attend one EIW to be eligible to receive the Master's degree. The EIW is designed to supplement the online curriculum, provide networking opportunities, and offer a tangible link between students and the law school. The course is not offered for credit, but attendance is required for program completion.

Program String and Field of Study

LSMJL_GR, LEMP