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How Is AI Impacting the Legal Profession?

Posted:January 20, 2026

How is AI transforming the legal profession, and what does it mean for lawyers today? AI and law are reshaping how legal professionals work every day. From contract review tools that flag risk automatically to research platforms summarizing case law in seconds, technology is streamlining tasks that were once slow …

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How to Become a Paralegal in 5 Steps

Posted:July 17, 2025

Behind every successful legal team is a skilled paralegal—an essential professional who keeps the legal engine running. Garrick Pursley, Director, Master of Legal Studies Program, outlines the key steps to becoming a paralegal, along with the core responsibilities and skills needed for the role. What is a paralegal, and why …

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What Can You Do with a Master’s of Legal Studies?

Posted:April 28, 2025

Learn about the career paths that an MLS can unlock. Expand your career prospects and increase your salary with a Master of Legal Studies degree. The extent of this increase will depend on the career path you choose—and options abound. An MLS degree opens up a range of opportunities across …

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When Is It the Right Time to Earn an MLS Degree?

Posted:March 4, 2025

Christopher Serkin, Inaugural Faculty Director of Vanderbilt’s Master of Legal Studies, offers a few considerations for prospective students. People may pursue a master’s degree at various points in their careers, depending on their individual goals and circumstances. The rationale behind the decision—whether it’s to gain specialized knowledge before launching a …

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How to Evaluate Online MLS Programs

Posted:March 4, 2025

Vanderbilt MLS Inaugural Faculty Director Christopher Serkin spotlights different factors to consider. A Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is a postgraduate program designed to provide individuals from varied academic and professional backgrounds with a comprehensive understanding of law and legal systems without the intention of becoming practicing attorneys. Online …

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Why an MLS Degree Is Worth It

Posted:March 4, 2025

Master of Legal Studies Inaugural Faculty Director Christopher Serkin explains the value of the degree. A Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree is a postgraduate program designed for individuals who seek a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its implications within their chosen field, without necessarily pursuing a career …

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