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With our Criminal Law externships, labs and clinics, you will be trial-ready from day one after graduation.
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Surrounded by top health care institutions, CWRU is an ideal place to study health law. Plus, we're ranked No. 9 nationally.
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Join the movement for social justice with our Public Interest Law program, with specializations in immigration, human trafficking and human rights.
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Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center

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