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Innovative Compliance Strategies in Today’s Corporate World

When it comes to risk management and compliance, staying on top of the threats to your company is paramount. The evolving technologies and laws mean that those who work in that field need to keep up with new threats and possible issues at work. Compliance strategies must remain current with advancements and stay innovative.  If […]

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MLS Degree Online

Earn an MLS Degree Online: Why earning a Masters in Compliance and Risk Management is Your Next Big Move

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

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Navigating Privacy and Compliance Post-Dobbs Ruling

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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Compliance Officer Jobs

Best Compliance Officer Jobs After Earning an MLS Degree

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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Tuition Reimbursement

Have You Asked Your Employer About Tuition Reimbursement?

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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Finance your MLS Degree

How to Finance your MLS Degree in Compliance & Risk Management

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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Advancing an Aviation Career

Drones and Pilotless Aircraft in His Future: Advancing an Aviation Career

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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Corporate Compliance

How Remote Work Is Impacting Corporate Compliance

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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Personal Statement for Graduate School

How To Write A Personal Statement For Graduate School

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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