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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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November 09, 2024
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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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Nov 20
Physician Unions in the Medical Industrial Revolution with Dr. Stuart Bussey
Nov 21
Ninth Trade Law Fall Update: Investment, Industrial Policy, National Security and Trade Law Beyond 2024
Nov 22
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar 2024
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