Building Legal Leaders
Your career starts at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. In addition to our three-year JD degree, we offer five master’s degrees, four LLM degrees and two SJD degrees. You can also study abroad on five continents, earning your degree while traveling the world.
Our innovative JD curriculum responds to the ever-evolving legal world and equips you to do the same.
When you earn your LLM at CWRU, you join one of most well-established LLM programs in the nation.
Our SJD programs will give you an opportunity to complete the highest research degree in law within a specialized field of study of your choice.
You can choose from flexible master’s programs designed for professionals who want to deepen their legal knowledge—without pursuing a full JD.
Our certificate programs let you tailor your legal education to match your interests and career goals. These focused programs provide a valuable credential.
Preparing for the Bar Exam
Headed into your last year? It’s time to prepare for the bar exam. See our comprehensive bar exam guide to help you prepare and find the resources you need to begin your legal career.
At a Glance
Key Dates and Deadlines
Stay on top of key dates throughout the year—from class start times and holidays to exam periods and deadlines—with our law school academic calendar.
The JD program has provided so many opportunities for practical experience. I knew I wanted to be a lawyer, but I didn't really know what kind of lawyer I wanted to be—at CWRU, I've been able to understand that I want to be able to be an advocate for people who don't necessarily have the ability to be for themselves."
Take Your Studies Global
See the world and earn your degree. Our semester-long study abroad program offers 17 placements in five continents, while our foreign concurrent degree program enables you to earn an LLM at the same time as your JD—at no extra cost.