Stand Out as a Leader in HR
Stand Out as a Leader in HR

The Skills to Transform Your Career

Have the confidence to transform your every day.

With Tulane University’s online Master of Jurisprudence in Labor & Employment Law, find the legal knowledge you need to handle the big and small issues landing on your desk. Designed specifically for HR professionals and offering the legal credentials and prestige of Tulane, our MJ-LEL provides our students and alumni with the law-based skills and expertise they can put right to use in the workplace.

What Our Alumni Find

89%
89% received a salary increase1
64%
64% received a promotion1
98%
98% able to use what they learned in the program in their current role1

Taking Charge of a Complex Field

The wide range of federal and state statutory and administrative regulations of the workplace continue to evolve with increasing complexity. Ensuring compliance demands continued monitoring, understanding, and integration of this expansive regulatory scheme. Accordingly, pursuing an advanced degree in labor and employment law, in an online program that is tailored to meet the requirements and demands of full-time workers, can be the first step to meeting that need. Whether you are interested in pursuing a specialist role, such as benefits manager, or a general position, such as an HR manager, obtaining the skills, knowledge, and techniques provided by this online program can be a crucial asset in fulfilling your career ambitions.

Find Your Career Path

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Natalia Hernandez
“Each class I’ve taken expanded my knowledge and skill set to become a better business partner. I enjoyed the program’s rigors, and the case readings—while highly challenging, have been gratifying. If you want to continue to evolve and improve your craft, Tulane’s Master of Jurisprudence is the program that will provide professional development and further your career.”
Cristina R., MJ-LEL ’23

How Can a Master of Jurisprudence Grow Your Expertise?

Compliance is changing and becoming more complex. Gaining the legal knowledge and experience to navigate the state, federal and international regulatory landscape can prepare you for what’s ahead in your organization and your career.

Female HR Professional

Understand how an MJ can help HR professionals and those entering the field.
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Hear From Online MJ-LEL Students

Online MJ-LEL student George Albero discusses the importance of continuous professional education to his success in HR. Hear how George found Tulane's program to be just what he needed to stay competitive in his field and accelerate his career.

A degree in Labor and Employment Law can be applied outside of the field of HR. Online MJ-LEL student Gary Maxwell discusses the profound impact the program has had on his career and the pride he has in being a Tulane Law School student.

Master Law Without the JD

Are you ready to level up your career? Earn your master’s degree online with Tulane University. Our online Master of Jurisprudence programs give you the legal foundation to navigate today’s professional challenges.

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  1. Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of Tulane University from graduating cohorts between 2021 and 2024.

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Spring 2026 Term
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