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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
HUMAN RESOURCES LAW
> M ATT HE W T. BODIE D I R E CTO R , MASTE R O F HUMAN R E S OUR C E S LAW ( MHRL) PROGRAM; C AL LIS FA M ILY P R O F E SSOR OF LAW
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES LAW > The William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law at Saint Louis University School of Law is proud to introduce a new degree program offering a Master of Science in Human Resources Law. This program provides highlyqualified individuals with the opportunity to pursue studies and research on the legal framework of human resources without the time and resource commitment of a threeyear J.D. degree.
expertise in those legal topics of most interest to human resources professionals.
The remaining 17 credits may be chosen from a list of approved courses on the following page.
CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS The Master of Science in Human Resources Law is a 30-credit program for non-J.D. students looking to gain expertise in the law relating to human resources. The program is designed as either a one-year full-time course of study or a multi-year part-time program.
Because credits earned through the MHRL Program cannot be transferred for credit toward a J.D. program, the MHRL is designed for human resources professionals who want to understand the law, particularly the law of the workplace, but are not interested in becoming practicing attorneys.
The demands of today’s business world require human resources professionals to regularly make decisions with a multitude of legal ramifications in areas such as antidiscrimination and affirmative action; minimum wage, equal pay, and overtime requirements; family and medical leave; retirement and health care plan regulations; noncompete agreements and trade secret protections; employee privacy; workers’ compensation; occupational safety guidelines; unemployment compensation; and executive compensation structures. The Master of Science in Human Resources Law (MHRL) will provide students with a solid foundation in understanding the law as well as specialized
Master’s students begin their studies with Introduction to Legal Analysis: MHRL Program, a one (1) credit hour course designed to provide the basics of legal reasoning and an understanding of legal institutions. Additionally, MHRL students must take the core human resources-related subjects of Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Labor Law. Legal Research Methods in Human Resources Law will provide a basic understanding of legal research, as well as offer strategies to remain current on – and explore more deeply – particular legal issues as they arise in the workplace. The final required course is Advanced Studies in Human Resources: MHRL Program, a two (2) credit hour seminar designed as a capstone course.
ELECTIVE COURSES In addition to the required courses, students may choose to enroll in any of the courses on the following page to complete the MHRL program requirements. With prior written permission from the director of the MHRL program, enrollment in courses not listed on this page may be granted. With prior written permission from the program director and the dean of students, students may earn a maximum of six (6) semester hours of graduate courses offered in other University departments or programs. However, students must maintain enrollment of at least two (2) credit hours each semester in courses offered at the School of Law.
REQUIRED COURSES
> NOVEMBER 2014 “RIGHTS OF UNION MEMBERS: WHAT THE OFFICE OF LABORMANAGEMENT STANDARDS DOES (AND DOES NOT) ENFORCE” Michael J. Hayes, Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Dept. of Labor NOVEMBER 2014 “RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT THE NLRB” Daniel L. Hubbel, regional director, Region 14, National Labor Relations Board OCTOBER 2014 “CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS AND NEW DIRECTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW” SLU LAW Wefel Center Faculty APRIL 2014 “RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AT THE EEOC” Barbara Seely, regional attorney, St. Louis Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Introduction to Legal Analysis: MHRL Program
Advanced Studies in Human Resources: MHRL Program
Employment Discrimination
Labor Law
Employment Law
Legal Research Methods in Human Resources Law
ELECTIVE COURSES EMPLOYMENT LAW COURSES
Taxation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Transactional Drafting
Disability Discrimination Law
HEALTH LAW COURSES
International & Comparative Employment Law
Health Care Law
Non-Labor Arbitration
Health Care Finance & Business Planning
Sports Law
Fraud, Abuse, & Health Care Regulation
Unions and Their Members
Transactional Health Care Practice
Workers’ Compensation
HEALTH LAW SEMINARS
EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINARS
Access to Health Care: Health Reform
Advanced Topics in Labor Law
OTHER LAW COURSES
Current Issues in Employment Law
Administrative Law
ERISA & Employee Benefits
Contracts I & II
Labor Arbitration
Information Privacy
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND TAXATION COURSES
Intellectual Property Survey
Accounting for Lawyers
Immigration Law
Business Associations
Torts
THE WILLIAM C. WEFEL CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW The Master of Science in Human Resources Law program is part of the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law. As part of the Center, MHRL students will have close interaction with Wefel faculty and the opportunity to participate in Wefel lectures and conferences.
WEFEL FACULTY + STAFF >
MIRIAM A. C HE RRY P ROF E SS OR B.A., Dartmouth College; J.D., Harvard Law School
B R UCE S. F E L DACKE R
M AT T HEW T. B O D IE
DIR E C TOR, MASTER OF HUMAN R E SO URCES LAW (MHRL) PROGRAM; C A L LIS FAMILY PROFESSOR OF LAW B.A., Princeton University; J.D., Harvard Law School; LL.M. (Labor and Employment Law), New York University School of Law
E LIZ ABE TH P E N DO
V I C E DE AN; P ROF E SS OR B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
J OSE F ROHLIK M A R C I A L. M c CO R M ICK
DIR E C TOR, WILLIAM C. WEFEL C E N TE R FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW; P R O F E SSOR B.A., Grinnell College; J.D., University of Iowa College of Law
S U SA N A . F ITZG IB B ON
SE N IO R ADVISOR, WILLIAM C. W E F E L CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW; P ROFESSOR B.A., Barat College; J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
JO H N J. A M M A NN
McD O N NELL PROFESSOR OF JUSTICE IN A ME RICAN SOCIETY B.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
ADJUNCT FACULTY >
P ROF E SS OR E ME RIT U S LL.B., Charles University School of Law, Czech Republic; the Hague Academy of International Law Diploma; JUDr., Charles University School of Law; Faculte de Droit Compare, Luxembourg, Certificate of Exams; C.Sc, Charles University School of Law; LL.M., Columbia University Law School
GARY L. RUTLE DGE
P ROF E SS OR OF P RAC T I C E ; V I C E P RE S I DE NT AND GE NE RAL COU NS E L , NORT H AME RIC AN ZONE , ANH E U S E R- B U S C H I NB E V B.S., University of Missouri - St. Louis J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
LAURA BRE SN AHAN
P ROGRAM COORDI NATOR B.A., Northwestern University
BR U C E S . FE LDAC K E R , P.C . > Employment Relations; Unions And Their Members
JOSE P H F. H I P SKI ND J R .
ST I N S O N , M O R R I S O N , H E C K E R > Sports Law: Labor Wrangling, Endorsements and the Art of the Deal
JO H N RABBI T T
L AW O FFI C E S O F J O H N R A B B I TT > Workers’ Compensation
EDWAR D W. RATAJ
BRYA N C AV E (R E T I R E D) > ERISA and Employee Benefits
KAT H RYN S. R E NDE R
KATH RYN S . R E N D E R , P.C . > Current Issues in Employment Law
JE NNI F E R W. STO KE S
BRYA N C AV E > ERISA and Employee Benefits
ER I C A. TO DD
O G LE T R E E D E A K I N S > Sports Law: Labor Wrangling, Endorsements and the Art of the Deal
SABR I NA M. W R E NN
H E SS E A N D M A RTO N E , P.C . > Advanced Topics in Labor Law
THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT > SCOTT HALL SLU LAW recently completed its move to downtown St. Louis for the start of the 2013-2014 academic year. Scott Hall is home to a larger, hightech courtroom, updated classrooms and student common areas, and a rooftop pavilion, and has easy access to federal and civil courts. > A modern, state-of-the-art academic building with ample space for study > Convenient access to the library and its many resources > Helpful and friendly library staff and administrators > Access to computer-based legal research databases as well as wired and wireless connections THE VINCENT C. IMMEL LAW LIBRARY With a collection of more than 600,000 volumes including more than 6,000 serials, the Immel Law Library is one of the largest academic law libraries in the country. The law librarians offer research
sessions throughout the year for all students. The library has state-of-the-art technology, providing access to electronic subscriptions and research guides. SLU LAW is a wireless and wired environment, making the library’s online materials accessible anywhere in the law school. For more information, visit law.slu.edu/library.
APPLY TO THE MHRL PROGRAM > ADMISSION AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants to the MHRL program must have a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. In addition, applications must include the following: > A completed MHRL Application for Admission > Official transcripts from each post secondary school attended by the applicant >
Official GRE or comparable standardized test scores. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis; please contact the program coordinator for further details
The MHRL program application can be downloaded at law.slu.edu/MHRL
> Two letters of recommendation > A written personal statement (no more than 500 words) > Current résumé >
If English is not the applicant’s primary language, an official TOEFL or IELTS score is required. We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a paper-based score of 550. Our minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.
TUITION MHRL students are assessed the same tuition rate as other graduate tuition programs at Saint Louis University. Tuition for the 20142015 academic year was $1,030 per credit hour. Additional fees will be consistent with current law school fees, including technology, wellness and graduation fees. Tuition and fees are both subject to change and do not include books, transportation or living costs.
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