Albany Law School Online Graduate Programs Viewbook 2021-22

ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS

2021-2022 FOUNDED IN 1851, ALBANY LAW SCHOOL IS THE NATION'S OLDEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF LAW IN NEW YORK.

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

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Financial Compliance and Risk Management

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Health Law and Healthcare Compliance

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Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy

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LEARNING AT ALBANY LAW SCHOOL

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LIVING IN ALBANY

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ALUMNI NETWORK

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ALBANY LAW SCHOOL IN BRIEF

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WE ARE ALBANY LAW. What makes an Albany Law School student?

It is the drive to lead. It is the willingness to seize opportunity. It is the desire to serve— to make an impact.

These traits have defined us since 1851.

Our students choose Albany Law School because here they are empowered. Here, they are inspired. Here, they change lives.

Here, they make connections far outside the classroom. Here, they become leaders, advocates, change-agents, problem solvers.

If this speaks to you, I hope you will consider becoming an Albany Law student. Take a moment to browse these pages; learn more about what we have to offer. Good luck on your journey—and I hope to see you in our online classrooms.

Alicia Ouellette President and Dean Class of 1994

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BETTER OPPORTUNITIES STRETCH BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES. ALBANY LAW SCHOOL ENCOURAGES YOU TO EXPLORE FURTHER, AIM HIGHER, AND THINK BIGGER. AND THAT OPENS A WHOLE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

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BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE. We have advanced certificate, master’s degree, and LL.M. degree tracks. We offer flexible specializations with several different types of course and elective options. With six terms per year, you can select a start that fits with your schedule, rather than being tied to the traditional academic calendar. Within certain limits, you can tailor your program to fit your needs and study at a pace that fits in with your busy lifestyle.

“ You work when you can. The courses are organized well and allow you to control your own schedule. It provided great value for me and my firm.”

—Jacqueline Goralczyk, LL.M. graduate in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

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STUDY AT YOUR PACE. • 100% online • Take as little as one course at a time; each course lasts seven weeks • Finish in as little as one year or spread it out over a few years • We work with you to build your schedule around your work or travel commitments • Ranked No. 1 most flexible in the country by OnlineMasters.com • Six start dates per year!

The National Jurist named Albany Law School among the 20 most innovative law schools in the nation with innovative curricula, programs and approaches to preparing students for the future.

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BIGGER IMPACT LEARN FROM PRACTICING ATTORNEYS AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS IN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF YOUR FIELD. STUDY ALONGSIDE FELLOW STUDENTS WHO ARE THEMSELVES EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS TAKING THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER. AT ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, YOU WILL HELP ADVANCE YOUR CAREER— AND YOU WILL FIND AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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BIGGER IMPACT

“ T he Albany Law Program helped me get this job [as a privacy professional].

It has expanded my knowledge of privacy and the company wanted someone with that expertise to kick-start their privacy practice.”

—Rey Leclerc Sveinsson, LL.M. student

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CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY The Cybersecurity and Data Privacy concentration is designed to provide cybersecurity professionals with expertise on policy and the ability to adapt and advance in this rapidly evolving field. We offer a rigorous curriculum taught by faculty who are thought leaders in the fields of information security, data privacy, cybercrime, and intellectual property law.

FACULT Y SPOTLIGHT:

Antony Haynes

ONLINE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Cybersecurity and data compliance industry is projected to reach $368 billion by 2021, according to Markets and Markets.

• Graduates of the program are well-equipped to unlock their earning potential in the expanding, lucrative field of cybersecurity and data privacy.

SAMPLE OF COURSE OPTIONS:

• Cybersecurity Law and Policy • Technology, Privacy and the Law • Introduction to U.S. Privacy Law • Global Privacy Law • Privacy Law and the Individual • Cybersecurity and Public Policy • Cybersecurity Frameworks • Cyber Crime SAMPLE OF ELECTIVE COURSES:

• HIPAA Compliance • Technology and Financial Markets: FinTech and Big Data • The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations • Healthcare Compliance

Antony Haynes, B.S., M.S., J.D. joined Albany Law School in December 2015 as an Assistant Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Information Systems, and Director of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Program.

Prior to practicing law, Dean Haynes was an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he taught courses in programming, developed the Academy’s Information Assurance curriculum, and created the intercollegiate Cyber Defense Exercise. He received an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, where his thesis focused on machine learning and expert systems. He is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he was recognized as the top computer science graduate.

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FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT The Financial Compliance and Risk Management concentration is designed to provide financial services professionals with expertise on policy and the ability to adapt and advance in this rapidly evolving field.

We offer a rigorous curriculum taught by faculty who are thought leaders in the fields of banking, insurance, wealth management, and government.

FACULT Y SPOTLIGHT:

Christine Chung

ONLINE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

The financial services industry is growing and is currently at 20% of the U.S. GDP, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

• As the only law school in New York’s capital, we are able to leverage the vast array of opportunities and intellectual resources that the state has to offer in the financial services sector.

SAMPLE OF COURSE OPTIONS:

• Technology and Financial Markets: FinTech and Big Data • The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations • Financial Crimes • Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Technology and Financial Markets • Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes and Internal Investigations • Introduction to Bank Regulation • Introduction to Broker-Dealer Regulation • Compliance in the Retail Customer Relationship SAMPLE OF ELECTIVE COURSES:

• Privacy Law and the Individual • Cybersecurity Law and Policy • HIPAA Compliance • Healthcare Compliance

Professor Christine Sgarlata Chung draws upon her deep knowledge of and experience with financial markets, corporate governance norms, complex business transactions, and government investigations to examine financial market regulatory systems, capital markets and corporate and securities law systems, municipal finance, and consumer and investor protection. Professor Chung's teaching and research interests include regulatory architecture and regulatory reform, risk management (including systemic risk management), compliance, corporate governance, investor protection and feminist jurisprudence. She frequently presents on issues associated with securities fraud and investor protection, the recent financial crisis, and municipal financial distress.

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HEALTH LAW AND COMPLIANCE Our program is designed to equip those employed, or seeking employment in the healthcare field, with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic industry. Students pursuing the Health Law and Compliance concentration take courses that permit them to understand the complex and ever-changing laws and regulations that govern the operation of the healthcare industry. Courses are developed by leading industry practitioners and delivered by faculty working at the cutting edge of this in-demand and evolving field.

FACULT Y SPOTLIGHT:

Evelyn Tenenbaum

ONLINE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

$5.8 Trillion—the amount of healthcare spending expected by 2027 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) $52 Billion—estimated loss to Medicare fraud in 2017 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) SAMPLE OF COURSE OPTIONS:

• HIPAA Compliance • Healthcare Compliance • Conducting Investigations: Law and Practice • Public Health Law • Medicare and Medicaid • Strategic Approaches to Public Health Law and Compliance • Long Term Care Compliance

Evelyn M. Tenenbaum is a Professor of Law at Albany Law School, a Professor of Bioethics at Albany Medical College, and Faculty Director of the Health Law and Compliance Program at Albany Law School. She gained extensive experience at the New York State Attorney General’s Office litigating and supervising health law and policy cases in both the federal and state courts and was a consultant to the New York State Department of Health. Professor Tenenbaum has published extensively in the areas of health law, bioethics, and civil rights and frequently presents on cuttingedge issues in these areas.

SAMPLE OF ELECTIVE COURSES:

• Privacy Law and the Individual • Cybersecurity Law and Policy • The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations • Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes, and Internal Investigations

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BIGGER IMPACT

“ T he Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy program, is aimed at equipping the current and future generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to take their careers in human resources to the next level.”

—Mary Walsh Fitzpatrick, J.D., Assistant Dean, Adjunct Faculty, and Co-Director Human Resources: Law, Leadership and Policy program

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HUMAN RESOURCES: LAW, LEADERSHIP, AND POLICY Our program is designed to help the human resources professional, who either already is, or aspires to be, a leader in this dynamic and evolving field. A senior leader in human resources needs to be able to navigate the important strategic and operational challenges that arise in the increasingly complex and technological environment in which modern organizations operate. This program, Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy, is aligned with the competencies of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). This mark of excellence ensures that, by enrolling in this program, you will be at the cutting edge of your chosen career and boost your professional development with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in human resources.

FACULT Y SPOTLIGHT:

Rosemary Queenan

ONLINE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

H R skills more in demand as careers lengthen to 50 years and the half-life of skills diminishes to between 2 and 5.5 years (Deloitte, 2020).

T he long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the future of work will require HR teams to navigate the new world or remote work and managing a remote workforce (Gartner, 2020).

“ This program provides students with a unique educational experience that focuses on the legal and policy perspectives as well as the strategic and operational skills they need to excel as leaders in human resources.”

SAMPLE OF COURSE OPTIONS:

• Employment Law • Human Capital Analytics and Workforce Planning • Labor Law & Human Resources: An Introduction to Labor-Management Relations

Rosemary Queenan, J.D., Associate Dean, Professor of Law, and Co-Director of Human Resources:Law, Leadership and Policy program

• Workplace Ethics and Compliance • Diversity & Inclusion in the Workforce • Global Human Resources and the Law SAMPLE OF ELECTIVE COURSES:

• Privacy Law and the Individual • Cybersecurity Law and Policy • The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations • Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes and Internal Investigations

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LEARNING AT ALBANY LAW SCHOOL THE WORDS SUPPORTIVE, ENCOURAGING, AND CLOSE-KNIT DON’T ALWAYS COME TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF LAW SCHOOL. THAT IS THE ALBANY LAW SCHOOL DIFFERENCE. FROM THE ADMINISTRATION TO FACULTY TO YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS, WE ALL ROOT FOR EACH OTHER. NEED TO TALK? WE’RE LISTENING. NEED HELP? IT IS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE.

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LEARNING AT ALBANY LAW SCHOOL

YOUR CAMPUS CONNECTION

GET INVOLVED.

Albany Law School shares a 50-acre campus with three other colleges. Walkways and green spaces connect the law school with Albany Medical College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Sage College of Albany. Together, the schools attract students from across the country and around the world with diverse interests and backgrounds that enrich the intellectual and social environment for all.

Connect with your classmates. Elevate our campus culture and community. Student organizations play a key role at Albany Law School, hosting events such as conferences, symposia, and informal sessions on a range of legal topics. Organizations can change from year to year; students often create new groups based on their own interests—academic, athletic, or social.

Campus amenities include a fitness center, athletic fields, gymnasiums, an art gallery, and the three-story, 53,000-square-foot Schaffer Law Library.

Online students have full access to the library, which includes more than 730,000 volumes and equivalents and provides excellent resources for the Albany Law School community. Students also receive access to Westlaw and LexisAdvance.

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See it for yourself!

Although in-person tours are on pause (for fall 2020, at least), you can still see our campus for yourself!

Student Organizations Albany Law Literary Circle • American Constitution Society • Asian Pacific American Law Students Association • Basketball Club • Black Law Students Association • Cardozo Legal Society • Criminal Law Society

• International Law Society

Go to albanylaw.edu/VirtualVisit for a 13-minute student-guided tour of

• Italian American Law Students Association

our historic halls, a birds-eye view

• Latin American Law Students Association

School, podcasts with our student

• Muslim Law Students Association

And our admissions professionals

• OUTLaw

questions or arrange other virtual

of the areas surrounding Albany Law ambassadors, and more. are always available to answer your

• Phi Alpha Delta, Nelson A. Rockefeller Chapter

experiences to help in your decision.

• Pro Bono Society

or to inquire about the status of in-person campus tours, email

• Gaelic Law Society

• Sports and Entertainment Law Society

• Government Law Society

• Student Lawyers Guild

call (518) 445-2326.

• Health Law Society

• Women's Law Caucus

• Democrats at Albany Law • Environmental Law Society • Federalist Society

To contact the Office of Admissions,

admissions@albanylaw.edu or

• Intellectual Property Law Society

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THE LAW SCHOOL IN NEW YORK’S

DYNAMIC CAPITAL REGION

CONNECT WITH THE CAPITAL REGION. Whether you prefer urban, suburban, or rural living, the Capital Region accommodates all lifestyles.

Theater, sports, museums, outdoor activities—there’s something for everyone.

Albany, New York State’s capital and the heart of Tech Valley, offers students an exceptional quality of life through its cultural, culinary, and commercial institutions, as well as its proximity to popular destinations in the Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, and Western Massachusetts.

Albany Law School is located in a prime section of the city—near the eclectic Center Square and Lark Street neighborhoods—with restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shopping, and Washington Park all within walking distance. Also nearby are the Capitol, the Justice Building, the New York State Bar Association headquarters, and the Court of Appeals—New York’s highest court—not to mention the Egg, the Palace, and the Times Union Center performing arts venues.

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Albany was named one of the top 30 “best places to live� in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2020, outranking all other metro areas in New York State thanks to its high scores in value, job market, and quality of life.

CAPITAL REGION AT A GLANCE 200+ restaurants 13 museums 30 music/performance venues

ALBANY TO NYC TRAIN: 2 HOURS

10+ D-1, pro, and semi-pro sports teams 15+ higher education institutions 5 state parks

Albany is a short trip by plane, train, or car to several major metro areas, including New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Canada.

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ALUMNI NETWORK

GET CONNECTED. The Albany Law School experience is made more powerful by the National Alumni Association network—more than 10,000 members strong.

Alumni step up to support our students by providing mentorship and professional opportunities.

Take advantage—and get connected.

Notable Albany Law School Alumni: Lawyers, Leaders, Pioneers William McKinley 1867 25th President of the United States Robert H. Jackson 1912 Former Justice, U.S. Supreme Court Robert Capers ’96 Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District of New York; former U.S. Attorney Andrew Cuomo ’82 Governor, New York State

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Richard Eaton ’74 Senior Judge, United States Court of International Trade

Richard Parsons ’71 Former Chair, Citigroup; former Chair and CEO, Time Warner

Michael Garcia ’89 Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

Kendra Rubin ’12 Chief Legal Officer, SEFCU

Elizabeth Garry ’90 Presiding Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department

Leslie Stein ’81 Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

James Campbell Matthews 1870 First African American judge in New York State David McCraw ’92 Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, New York Times

Kate Stoneman 1898 First woman admitted to the New York State bar Johnna Torsone ’75 Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Pitney Bowes Thomas Vilsack ’75 Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; former Governor, Iowa

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ALBANY LAW SCHOOL IN BRIEF

TUITION* Our tuition is designed to be one of the most competitive among ABA Law Schools CERTIFICATE:

$775/credit ($6,975 for 9 credit Certificate) MASTERS/ LL.M.

Approximately $40,000

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID • Scholarships bring the total cost down to about $29,700.

• For a limited time, all Masters/LL.M. admitted students will receive this scholarship.

Contact graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu for details • Financial aid and federal student loans are available for eligible students.

• Speak with our Business Office for information on employer reimbursement and payment plan options.

ACCREDITATION • American Bar Association • Middle States Commission on Higher Education

APPLYING TO ALBANY LAW SCHOOL To qualify: • Certificate: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university • Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university • LL.M. Degree: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, or LL.B. *Numbers correct at the time of printing.

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TO APPLY • Online application • Resume • Personal statement • Official transcripts from previous educational institutions Visit: graduate.albanylaw.edu/online-graduate-programs/apply

QUESTIONS Contact us at graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu or call or text (518) 390-0261.

CHARACTER Hallmarks of an Albany Law education include a supportive learning environment, a broad array of opportunities and hands-on experience and programs in which students make an immediate, real-world impact.

FACULTY Faculty have earned distinction as practicing lawyers, legal scholars and skilled educators.

Visit albanylaw.edu/faculty to learn about our professors and their accomplishments.

AWARDS • No. 1 in flexibility by OnlineMasters.com • No. 11 Master’s Program by OnlineMasters.com • Top 20 Most Innovative Law School by PreLaw Magazine • Best Online Master’s in Legal Studies in the Northeast by Intelligent.com

OFFICE OF ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS (518) 390-0261 graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu graduate.albanylaw.edu/on-line-graduate-programs

ABA ACCREDITATION

Albany Law School is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 988-6738.

MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.

MEMBER

Association of American Law Schools 1201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 296-8851

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