The M.S.L. - Global Business Cohort: Professional Advancement through the Study of Law

As a public research university, the mission of UCLA revolves around the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the advancement of global society. UCLA combines the close-knit, engaging atmosphere of a spirited public institution with the expansive opportunities found in a world-class city. Located in the picturesque Westwood neighborhood, just minutes from Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, UCLA offers a comprehensive environment that supports academic and personal growth. The university’s setting provides students with access to a rich cultural landscape and a range of professional and recreational activities that enhance their educational experience. UCLA has earned its reputation as a leader in both academic and athletic fields. With 16 Nobel Laureates, 17 MacArthur Fellows, 123 NCAA championships and more Olympic medals than many countries, UCLA has become synonymous with excellence. This prestigious history highlights its enduring legacy of success. Celebrating a century of achievements in 2019, UCLA remains committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation.

Founded in 1949, UCLA School of Law is the youngest of the top-ranked law schools in the U.S. Its faculty are influential teachers and scholars, and its 22,000-plus alumni are leaders in government, industry, social justice and the legal profession. The school offers students a strong foundation in the law and practical training in a collaborative, intellectually rich environment. As one of the top law schools in the nation, UCLA Law is committed to providing an unparalleled educational experience in a warm and inclusive environment. UCLA Law students are problem solvers. They engage on pressing issues such as climate change, immigration, business policy, criminal justice, international human rights and much more. They are also thinkers, probing ideas and challenging themselves and each other. Today, UCLA Law has more than 60 full-time faculty members, many of whom are recognized by other professors of law and jurists across the nation as the most influential scholars in their disciplines. The school’s 22,000 alumni include nearly 200 state and federal judges, several members of Congress, top attorneys in government and private practice, leaders in Hollywood, attorneys who are improving the lives of people in under-represented communities, and scholars who teach in law schools around the United States.