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Case Western Reserve University School Of Law’s Business Law Program is Ranked Among the Top in the Country
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s Criminal Law Program Receives an “A” Ranking
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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.
Financial Integrity Law
In one of the country's first programs, you'll study anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism and so much more.
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
November 27, 2022
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November 26, 2022
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International Business Times
November 25, 2022
Where Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in 2024 (Jessie Hill)
Washington Post
November 24, 2022
Did former prosecutor’s policy land innocent people in prison? (Michael Benza)
WEWS, ABC Cleveland
November 23, 2022
Trump Tax Order Is Latest Rebuff by Supreme Court That He Remade (Jonathan Adler)
Bloomberg
November 22, 2022
How GOP state supreme court wins could change state policies and who runs Congress (Jonathan Entin)
NPR
November 21, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes Gets 11 Years in Prison (Anat Alon-Beck)
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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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