Learning Outcomes

Leading to completion of the Master of the Science of Law (JSM) degree, SPILS emphasizes interdisciplinary research, broadly defined—including the full range of social sciences (qualitative and quantitative) and more humanistic approaches. SPILS is oriented toward international candidates with a primary law degree earned outside the United States who are committed to pursuing careers in teaching, research, the judiciary, public policy, or service in government or nongovernmental organizations.