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Few law schools have so many top-ranked programs, and we are ranked #5 in Experiential Education.
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International Law
Want a global perspective? You've come to the right place—we're a top-ranked school to study international law.
Criminal Law
With our Criminal Law externships, labs and clinics, you will be trial-ready from day one after graduation.
Health Law
The field of Health Law started here. We were the nation’s first Health Law program and are annually ranked among the best.
Public Interest Law
Join the movement for social justice with our Public Interest Law program, with specializations in immigration, human trafficking and human rights.
Compliance & Risk Management Law
Acquire the regulatory expertise businesses and government agencies need by earning a Masters or Certificate in Compliance & Risk Management.
Environmental Law
Make an impact on environmental law and policy by studying in our newest academic center, founded with a $10 million endowment.
Intellectual Property Law
You can help startups get their start through one of the top-ranked IP programs in the country.
Business Law
As one of the best business and corporate law programs, we prepare leaders to understand real-world business problems.
Faculty in the News
June 28, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court blocks the EPA’s plan to combat interstate air pollution (Jonathan Adler)
NPR, All Things Considered
June 26, 2024
How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity (Jonathan Entin)
CNN
June 23, 2024
Biden to give legal status to 500,000 undocumented spouses (Alex Cuic)
BBC
June 20, 2024
The Big Loser in Tesla’s Shareholder Vote Is Delaware (Anat Alon-Beck)
Wall Street Journal
June 17, 2024
The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights (Jessie Hill)
Associated Press
June 15, 2024
Experts dismiss undercover Alito, Roberts recordings as 'pretty unexceptional' (Cassandra Burke Robertson)
Fox News
June 12, 2024
Jack Smith moved to gag Trump from claiming the FBI plotted his assassination. The motion could strategically reveal Judge Aileen Cannon's alleged bias. (Kevin McMunigal)
Business Insider
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Clinic, Institute & Centers

Our faculty are renowned for their areas of expertise—and they're ready to share their knowledge with you. Our centers, institutes and clinics give you hands-on experience in the areas that interest you most.

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Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic

Whether writing briefs or arguing in court, our law clinic prepares students and helps our community, through experiential education that makes a real-world impact.

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Upcoming Events
Sep 03
17th Transatlantic Intellectual Property Summer Academy: TRIPS at Age 30: A Major Success Story
Sep 20
Defending Tomorrow's Democracy: The Future of Elections in the Era of Advanced Technology
Sep 26
The Geneva Conventions at 75: Need for Innovation
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