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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.
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January 30, 2023
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January 29, 2023
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January 26, 2023
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January 25, 2023
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January 24, 2023
How the Voting Rights Act ended up back at the Supreme Court (Atiba Ellis)
Vox
January 21, 2023
Activists battle over Virginia bill that would recognize fetuses as carpool passengers (Jessie HIll)
Fox News
January 20, 2023
What ISIS can teach us about drone warfare in Ukraine (Shannon French)
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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
Feb 13
What We Need to Learn: Lessons From Twenty Years of Afghanistan Reconstruction
Feb 17
Protecting Everyone's Constitutional Rights: Panel on Qualified Immunity
Feb 23
A Year that Changed the World: The War in Ukraine, and How it Shaped the International Legal Order
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