The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 91视频 offers outstanding programs in many fields of legal practice, including the nation鈥檚 top ranked Environmental Law program. In addition to the traditional JD, we offer accelerated and flex scheduling options, three advanced certificates, numerous joint degrees, and graduate degrees including LLM and SJD Programs.
Haub Law鈥檚 JD program offers a rigorous, integrated curriculum designed to ensure the development of academic, procedural and lawyering skills. Flexible scheduling allows students to choose either a full-time or part-time option, and to begin in either the fall or spring semester.
Our LLM programs offer students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their chosen area of law, while also honing the skills necessary to put their new knowledge to work. Choose from a LLM in environmental law or comparative legal studies, with opportunities for LLM fellowships.
Our highly selective SJD in environmental law program is designed for those seeking careers as scholars and teachers of law, and prepares students to become leaders in the international academic community.
JD candidates may structure their courses of study to attain an Advanced Certificate as part of their law degree, providing a deeper understanding in a particular area of the law. Through our joint degree programs, a student may earn a JD while working on a second advanced degree at an accelerated rate.
From Criminal, International or Environmental Law, to Immigration Law or Health Law and Policy, our unique Paths to Practice curricular approach provides students with a roadmap for pursuing their particular interest in law, with a focus on the knowledge and skills needed in practice.
From shaping climate and energy law to advocating for women鈥檚 justice, Haub Law鈥檚 world renowned centers and institutes play a leading role in influencing local and global policy, structuring practice, and also helping clients and the community.
Whether your passion is immigration law, disability rights, criminal justice or environmental protection, Haub Law offers many unique opportunities for practical legal experiences representing real clients in our 7 renowned clinics.
Secure a field placement with legal service providers, public interest organizations, government agencies or private firms that offer first-hand exposure to a professional working environment.
Led by outstanding professors who are also successful practitioners, Haub Law鈥檚 top ranked trial advocacy program synthesizes classroom learning, real-world observation, and simulated courtroom classes, providing a strong foundation in legal skills and substantive law. Students have endless opportunities to compete in moot court competitions across the country and the world, arguing challenging legal cases in front of judges.
Spend a full semester in your last year in supervised practice at a law firm, government agency or nonprofit entity to develop and hone practice skills even before graduation. Our Pro Bono Scholars Program allows students to perform pro bono service for the poor through a law school clinic or legal services provider, taking the New York bar examination in February of their final year.
Haub Law has semester and year-long exchange relationships with 15 international law schools including some of the top schools in Europe, Australia, Asia and South America. These academic partnerships provide rich opportunities for global research, education and cultural immersion.
View our detailed course list as well as academic calendars, forms and registration information.
Haub Law is committed to the success of every student and provides a continuum of academic and bar support from their admission to law school through their admission to the bar.
鈥淚 found a wonderfully accepting and enriching arena in which to grow during my time at Haub Law, one that surpassed my expectations upon entering law school.鈥
Samantha Mariano 鈥25, Flex JD
鈥淏eing immersed in a learning environment with a social and legal culture so different from the one I was used to was invaluable.鈥
Daniel Castelo Branco Ramos 鈥21, SJD
鈥淚 saw how climate change was affecting my community and other communities like mine, and I realized that I wanted to use the law to advocate for a sustainable future for all.鈥
Natalie Lara 鈥25, JD