About the course

Science, engineering, and technology are increasingly driving the world economy. STEM professionals who understand and anticipate the legal, regulatory, and business implications of their work will be best prepared to lead the development of innovation and policy.

　　The unique MSL curriculum centers on the intersection of law, business, and technology, with specific focus areas in business law and entrepreneurship, intellectual property and patent design, and regulatory analysis and strategy. Courses are designed specifically for MSL students, and students have the flexibility to design course plans that fit their particular interests and professional goals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 9 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (March), 2024	Evanston
Summer (June), 2024	Evanston
Fall (September), 2024	Evanston
Spring (March), 2025	Evanston
Summer (June), 2025	Evanston
Fall (September), 2025	Evanston
Spring (March), 2026	Evanston
Summer (June), 2026	Evanston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northwestern University

To be eligible to apply for admission to the MSL Program at Northwestern Law, all applicants (except for those applying to the BA-MSL or BS-MSL programs) must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or have completed the equivalent of six semesters from an accredited college or university and expect to graduate during the current academic year. Applicants must have a STEM background, either in the form of an educational degree or in substantial work experience in a STEM field. The Admissions Committee will base its selection decisions on each applicant's fit with the MSL Program, looking at a number of factors, including the applicant's statement of interest, academic record, application information, letter(s) of recommendation, extracurricular activities, work experience, leadership ability, personal circumstances, and other information. Submit an official TOEFL or IELTS test score by the application deadline, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 100 and the minimum IELTS score is 7.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northwestern University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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