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Saul Levmore Lectures on Law and Economics at the School of Law
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Balancing Life and Law: The Inaugural Cohort of CWRU’s Online J.D. Program
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International Law
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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.
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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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Acquire the regulatory expertise businesses and government agencies need by earning a Masters or Certificate in Compliance & Risk Management.
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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With our Criminal Law externships, labs and clinics, you will be trial-ready from day one after graduation.
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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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Oct 08
Climate Litigation in New England
Oct 09
The Public Benefit Corporation: Panacea or Pipe Dream?
Oct 14
Equal Rights and Protections in Human Subjects Research – A Call to Action with Leslie E. Wolf
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