Location:

Washington, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Business Administration & Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

The George Washington University has created a graduate program that responds to the need for highly skilled and adaptable leadership in law firms and companies providing services to law firms. Jointly sponsored by the GW College of Professional Studies and The Hildebrandt Institute, this unique, flexible program provides law firm professionals with the business and leadership knowledge they need to succeed in the fast-growing law firm industry. All students have professional administrative experience in law firms or related settings. Positions held by students include: Administrator, Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Professional Development, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Director, IT Manager, Managing Partner, Library, Senior Paralegals, Knowledge Management, and Counsel. The Master of Professional Studies in Law Firm Management is a 30-credit program that can be completed in less than two years. The first 12 credits in Law Firm Management may stand alone as a Graduate Certificate. The program is specially designed for people working full-time, with a combination of Online Distance Learning and Short-Term Residencies at the GW Alexandria Graduate Education Center.