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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.
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You can help startups get their start through one of the top-ranked IP programs in the country.
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As one of the best business and corporate law programs, we prepare leaders to understand real-world business problems.
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November 15, 2021
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November 13, 2021
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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 A. Kramer Law Clinic Center

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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Dec 02
9/11: A 20-Year Retrospective of the Central Backstory
Jan 27
Nazi Laws: From Democracy to Dictatorship to Genocide
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Sumner Canary Memorial Lecture: The Honorable Neomi Rao
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