The J.D. degree is the basic law degree. With a J.D. (and after passing a state Bar exam), you can be a lawyer, whether that involves practicing law, or working in business, or politics, or public service, or whatever you want.

The Law School’s required courses , like Torts, Contracts, Property, and others, give you a solid foundation in law and the legal system. After that, the elective curriculum  will let you build on that foundation by selecting courses from a wide range of legal specializations.

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• Juris Doctor Requirements 
• Electives 
• First-Year Courses 
• Legal Practice Program 
• Writing Requirements