Seton Hall Law's Office of Career Services (OCS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and guidance for our Masters in Legal Studies (MLS) students and alumni. Whether you're looking to pivot into new career paths like compliance, data privacy, regulatory compliance, or risk management, or aiming to elevate your existing career, we are here to assist you. Our services are designed to meet the unique challenges MLS students face, including balancing full-time work with academic commitments. Counseling is offered both virtually and in-person, giving you the flexibility to access support on your schedule. To schedule an appointment, contact us at lawcareer@shu.edu.

Students of all ages and experience levels often wonder how to appropriately express their professional credentials on their law school application. Whether you have college jobs, an internship, or twenty years of professional experience under your belt, there are a few overall guidelines you can follow to get the biggest application bang from your experience buck.

Applying to graduate school for a master's degree can feel daunting, particularly if you are a mid-career professional who hasn’t been in the classroom for a while. Most graduate schools will require that you submit a personal statement as part of your application, but don’t be intimidated by the task.

If your goals of returning to school include developing new skills to better position yourself for new or expanding opportunities within your industry or related industry, a compelling personal statement can be the key factor in the school’s decision to admit you. Graduate schools desire diverse students with a variety of personal, professional and educational backgrounds.

Think of the graduate school personal statement as your opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants and to highlight something that the admissions committee would not otherwise know about you.