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Few law schools have so many top-ranked programs, and we are ranked #5 in Experiential Education.
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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
September 26, 2022
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Christian Science Monitor
September 25, 2022
Ohio’s new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient’s life (Jessie Hill)
CNN
September 24, 2022
Supreme Court loss could cripple Marc Elias's crusade against GOP election laws (Jonathan Entin)
Washington Examiner
September 23, 2022
US detentions at Mexico border pass two million a year for first time (Juscelino Colares)
BBC
September 22, 2022
Case Western Reserve University launches diversity training program for Cleveland-area lawyers and business leaders (Bryan Adamson)
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 21, 2022
Amid rising energy costs, Ohio aggregator dumps its 550,000 electric customers (Miranda Leppla)
Ohio Capital Journal
September 20, 2022
Whistleblower claims may not free Elon Musk from his Twitter hook (Anat Alon-Beck)
The Guardian
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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
Sep 30
International Law and the New Cold War
Oct 06
Oral Argument Hearing
Oct 11
The Global Challenge of Institutional Change
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