I wanted to enhance my knowledge of and familiarity with the U.S. legal system. My job largely centers around influencing and changing U.S. law, so additional legal training was a logical choice. Washington University’s reputation as well as the ease of the online program made @WashULaw a good fit.

I want to be as effective as I can in my profession. Enhancing my legal training and background was a logical step in my continued learning.

This degree fortifies my current career while also giving me the tools and skills to handle future professional challenges.

I couldn’t do this degree without the online component. I have an extensive travel schedule, and the program allows me to attend classes regardless of where I am. Tuning in to my class from a hotel room is not an unusual experience.

It is a little like talking to a large group through FaceTime. It is a live platform, so you must be present and attentive, like a traditional classroom. You become accustomed to how to navigate the screen, where to focus, and how to take notes. After a couple of classes, it becomes second nature.

My favorite class is Negotiation.

In the advocacy work I do, I need every tool at my disposal. This degree will allow me to be even more effective in advancing priorities important to my employer.