Compliance efforts in every organization are critical for effective work. They not only ensure the company follows the regulations within their industry, but that the organization does not undergo any ethical misconduct. Seattle University offers a valuable program – a Master of Legal Studies – in compliance and risk management. By the end of our […]
The recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned the landmark case Roe v. Wade has also effectively overturned constitutional protections for access to abortion. The political landscape is, naturally, embroiled in controversy. But what about the individual and the way this decision impacts our already-beleaguered hope for data privacy?
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In business, compliance officers must satisfy two main objectives. First, they must uphold their company’s internal rules to maintain its safety and good standing with its clients and customers. Second, compliance officers must ensure the company adheres to the laws and industry-specific regulations set by external entities such as state or federal governments. The purpose
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It is common for employers to offer employees access to learning programs to build skills, legal expertise, and industry knowledge. As a prospective student you should understand tuition reimbursement options and be willing to make a case for your employer funding your work in the online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Compliance and Risk
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You recognize the value of Seattle U Law’s Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management—but do you know how to pay for it? There are a number of financial aid resources available, and our team can help you determine the best plan for your situation. Merit Scholarships Seattle U Law offers merit
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Don Sullivan chose Seattle University School of Law’s online Master of Legal Studies in Compliance and Risk Management to pivot his career. “I want to take something I know well–aviation,” he said, “and learn something new, so I can use my experience in a completely different way: working with drones and pilotless aircraft.” Advancing an
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By affecting where we work, the pandemic is impacting corporate compliance and shifted the landscape. The move to an online or work-from-home model has disrupted corporate compliance processes and procedures for many businesses and organizations. However, at the same time, the remote work format has introduced new compliance challenges and potentially greater risk. To promote
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Risk has always been a part of business. Yet today, with globalization and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, the stakes are higher than ever. As a result, the risk management job market is growing. Risk managers and compliance experts play a vital role in business success, both by helping to avoid threats and by identifying
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When applying to graduate school, many students find themselves stuck on the personal statement requirement. They wonder what they should write about, how to start, and how long the statement should be. Since the goal of any personal statement is to help an admissions committee understand you as an individual, there is no perfect template
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The COVID-19 crisis is impacting businesses and employees in profound ways. For students of risk management and compliance, business responses to this crisis create real-world examples of risk identification, evaluation, prioritization, and response. Also, they illustrate the challenges and importance of risk management in a changing world. To keep businesses viable during this crisis, risk
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