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Colorado Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in ethics and compliance degree is a one-year, 28-credit, no LSAT required program that enables students who hold at least an undergraduate degree to obtain legal training short of a full Juris Doctor (JD). A part-time option is also available for students who want to advance their education and obtain their degree with their existing employment. MSL alumni go on to a variety of careers, including compliance work within multiple top tier universities, national-scale hospital groups, multiple financial institutions, professional sports teams, law enforcement, food production, luxury goods, real estate, technology and electronics, government, resource extraction, and more.ÌýÌý

We are thrilled to be highlighting one of our incredible alumni, Tanner Feith ’24. Learn more about Tanner and how his MSL degree impacted his career by reading the Q&A below!ÌýÌý

What inspired you to pursue an MSL degree? Ìý

TF: As an undergraduate student, I began connecting with numerous people in the sports industry to seek their advice on how I could differentiate myself in an ultra-competitive field. One common theme emerged: the importance of obtaining a postgraduate degree. When I started my research on different options, the MSL program stood out to me because it gave me an opportunity to be fully integrated with law students, gain an understanding of important legal concepts, and expand my critical thinking and communication skills. When asked about the program, colleagues, friends, and mentors are often impressed by the translatable skills to the sports industry regarding compliance situations and tell me how they wish they had found a program similar when they graduated from college. I quickly realized this program would give me multiple career options upon graduation and help me stand out among a pool of extremely qualified candidates in the job market.Ìý

Can you share more about your current role and how your MSL degree impacted your career path since graduating?Ìý

TF: Upon graduating, I joined the Los Angeles Rams’ football communications department and spent the 2024 season with the team. In my role, I assisted with player and coach media availabilities, designed and produced our weekly game release that included key statistics and player features shared with media outlets and broadcast teams, and launched The Rams Rush, a one-page statistical review highlighting key milestones and unique facts. Following the season, I transitioned into a new hybrid role with the Arizona Cardinals, where I handle both corporate and football communications. Since joining the team in June, I have been involved with the launch of the Arizona Cardinals Foundation and its flagship event, the Cardinals Climb, along with an announcement for our new training facility and a first-of-its-kind fan travel program, Cardinals Premier Travel. On the football side of things, I continue to assist our players and coaches regarding media availability and have continued my statistics passion by designing our weekly one-page statistics sheet, NoteCARDS.Ìý

While my role doesn’t explicitly involve compliance and ethics, every day I see a correlation between my MSL degree and tasks that are put on my plate. I truly do not believe I would have the business or legal acumen to understand the magnitude of our corporate initiatives without completing the program. It has helped me to be able to communicate effectively with multiple departments and allowed me to understand their goals and accomplishments in order to find the most productive way to gain media attention. I feel qualified to answer important questions and am not afraid to speak up, thanks to the valuable knowledge and skills that I learned in the MSL program.Ìý

What advice would you give to those considering an MSL degree?Ìý

ÌýTF: No matter what career field you are interested in pursuing, there is immense value in an MSL degree. Understanding compliance and ethics applies to every job and will help you create value for an organization. For me, it helped qualify me for a hybrid role in the NFL. Everybody has their own path, but this program gave me the most valuable career gift: options. As you consider this program, I recommend that you reach out to people who are currently active in the field that you’re interested in, pick their brains about how the program could help them in their current or future role, and speak with Amy, John, and/or Melanie to get your questions answered.Ìý

What was your favorite part of earning your MSL at Colorado LawÌý

TF: The MSL program does a fantastic job of making you feel at home and a part of the Colorado Law family from the jump. Amy Bauer, John Francis, and Melanie Kay are incredible mentors and were so willing to go above and beyond to accommodate my work schedule and answer every question I had (there were a lot!). To this day, I stay in touch with other MSL classmates and always make it a point to try and see them when I get back to Colorado. Besides the amazing people you are surrounded by every day, it just so happens that you get to attend class on the greatest college campus in America. Ìý

The MSL program is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year. ÌýApplicants must complete the and submit all supporting materials by July 1, 2026.Ìý

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