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Business Law
As one of the best business and corporate law programs, we prepare leaders to understand real-world business problems.
Compliance & Risk Management Law
Acquire the regulatory expertise businesses and government agencies need by earning a Masters or Certificate in Compliance & Risk Management.
Criminal Law
With our Criminal Law externships, labs and clinics, you will be trial-ready from day one after graduation.
Environmental Law
Make an impact on environmental law and policy by studying in our newest academic center, founded with a $10 million endowment.
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.
Intellectual Property Law
You can help startups get their start through one of the top-ranked IP programs in the country.
International Law
Want a global perspective? You've come to the right place—we're a top-ranked school to study international law.
Public Interest Law
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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December 04, 2024
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Newsweek
December 03, 2024
Elon Musk lost his Tesla pay fight. Here's what he can do next (Anat Alon-Beck)
Business Insider
December 02, 2024
The awkward parallels between the Biden and Trump convictions (Kevin McMunigal)
BBC
November 29, 2024
The Supreme Court restrained Trump last time. Will it do so again? (Jonathan Adler)
Washington Post
November 28, 2024
School of Law’s Juscelino Colares discusses Trump’s tariff threats with Fox News
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November 26, 2024
Ohio seeks to revive parts of abortion law despite amendment (Jessie Hill)
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November 25, 2024
Police departments across U.S. are starting to use artificial intelligence to write crime reports (Andra Burke Robertson)
CNBC
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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 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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