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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 25, 2021
What the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing has taught us about racial justice in the U.S. (Ayesha Bell Hardaway)
PBS
November 24, 2021
More employers stripping benefits, charging unvaccinated workers following OSHA mandate (Sharona Hoffman)
WEWS, ABC Cleveland
November 23, 2021
The trial of 3 white men charged with murdering a Black jogger is nearing an end (Ayesha Bell Hardaway)
NPR, Morning Edition
November 22, 2021
Bogus blogs, dodgy websites (Matthew Rossman)
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 21, 2021
Locked Out of ‘God Mode,’ Runners Are Hacking Their Treadmills (Aaron Perzanowski)
Wired
November 20, 2021
Hostages released, but what may be next for those who remain in Haiti? (Juscelino Colares)
WOIO, CBS Cleveland
November 19, 2021
Activision Blizzard CEO's duty to disclose sexual misconduct claims falls into legal 'gray area,' expert says (Anat Alon-Beck)
Yahoo Finance
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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.

Students standing outside of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center
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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Upcoming Events
Jan 27
Nazi Laws: From Democracy to Dictatorship to Genocide
Mar 03
Sumner Canary Memorial Lecture: The Honorable Neomi Rao
Apr 08
The Clean Water Act at 50: An Interdisciplinary Symposium
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