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A Legal EducationDesignedfor Impact

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A Rigorous Path to Professional Success

<div class="ck-content"><p>At DePaul Law, your academic path is as unique as your career ambitions. With access to our wide range of electives, joint degrees and certificate programs, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your education to the specific legal fields that inspire you. Whether you’re focused on business law, public policy or litigation, our rigorous academic program ensures you’re prepared for success.</p></div>

FOUNDATIONAL LEGAL TRAINING
Juris Doctor (JD) Program
Comprehensive training for aspiring attorneys
A rigorous, practice-ready education rooted in ethics and real-world experience. Graduate with the skills to lead, advocate and make an impact.
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ADVANCED LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
Master of Law (LLM) Programs
Specialize in distinct legal fields
Specialize in health, IP, international or U.S. law. Learn from leading faculty and build the expertise to advance your legal career.
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LEGAL INSIGHT FOR NON-LAWYERS
Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Programs
Knowledge that powers your purpose
Understand the law without becoming a lawyer. Gain the legal insight you need to manage risk, solve problems and lead in your profession.
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FIRST YEAR

Building Your Foundation

Start building your legal skills in DePaul&rsquo;s three-semester legal writing program. You&rsquo;ll sharpen your research, writing and reasoning abilities with support from teaching assistants and expert law librarians who are deeply integrated into the law school community.

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SECOND AND THIRD YEAR

Law in Action

Put your knowledge to work in clinics, externships, competitions and skills courses. You&rsquo;ll serve clients, build your network and gain practical experience in Chicago&rsquo;s legal community&mdash;all before graduation.

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Areas of Concentration:Your Passion, Our Expertise

At DePaul Law, you can build depth in legal fields that align with your professional goals. Our areas of concentration, including designated Programs of Excellence, combine academic rigor with hands-on learning to prepare you for practice. These areas reflect the strengths of our faculty and are deeply connected to the city of Chicago, offering myriad opportunities to engage with the broader legal community.
Business Law
Build the legal and practical skills to advise companies, close deals and navigate corporate challenges.
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Criminal Law
Develop the skills to litigate, defend and prosecute criminal cases through trial advocacy, clinics and courtroom-focused coursework.
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Family Law
Advocate for children and families in legal clinics, simulations and hands-on practice.
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Health Law
Shape policy, ensure compliance and promote equity with one of the nation’s top health law programs.
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Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Protect innovation and creativity with leading faculty and one of the country’s strongest IP programs.
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International & Comparative Law
Examine legal systems across borders and engage global issues through comparative study, international law coursework and experiential opportunities.
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Public Interest Law & Public Service
Advance social justice through policy, advocacy and service with nonprofits and government partners.
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Chicago is Your Classroom

At DePaul Law, the City of Chicago is an extension of your classroom. Through our strong connections to leading law firms, government agencies, corporations and nonprofits, you’ll gain access to real-world experience and build your career in one of the nation’s most dynamic legal markets.
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EXPAND YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Centers, Institutes and Initiatives

Your Hubs for Discovery
DePaul Law’s centers, institutes and initiatives enrich your legal education with specialized programming in areas such as health law, intellectual property, immigration and human rights. These offerings provide fellowships, mentoring, career development and a space to engage with emerging legal challenges alongside faculty, peers and professionals.
Center for Animal Law 
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Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology 
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Center for Jewish Law and Judaic Studies 
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Center for Public Interest Law 
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DePaul Migration Collaborative 
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International Human Rights Law Institute 
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Mary and Michael Jaharis Health Law Institute 
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Racial Justice Initiative 
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Schiller DuCanto and Fleck Family Law Center 
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Preparing to Practice (P2P)

<div class="ck-content"><p>Start strong with P2P, a required first-year program that builds your professional identity. Through workshops and networking, you’ll explore legal careers, develop core skills and connect with attorneys and advisors.</p></div>

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Academic Success Program (ASP)

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our Applied Legal Skills course and Academic Success Program help you master legal study, manage law school demands and thrive. Access mentoring, tutoring, practice exams and more.</p></div>

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Bar Passage Program

<div class="ck-content"><p>Get bar-ready from your first days at DePaul. With early guidance on course selection, skill-building, simulated exams and the DEMON Bar Program, we support your bar prep through graduation and beyond.</p></div>

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Study Abroad

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our study abroad programs give you opportunities to explore how law operates across borders, engage with global issues like financial transactions and human rights and experience the history and culture of another country first-hand.</p></div>

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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Begin Your Legal Career at DePaul Law

<div class="ck-content"><p>Apply now and join a community that’s committed to your success.</p></div>

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Find the answers you need.

Undergraduate Programs

What is the primary law degree program at DePaul Law?

The core program is the Juris Doctor (JD). Students learn to effectively and ethically practice law from expert faculty who teach and mentor them. The curriculum includes a wide variety of academic courses and integrates numerous experiential learning programs for practical skills.
Graduate Programs

What advanced law degree programs does the college offer?

DePaul Law offers the Master of Laws (LLM) degree for both US and foreign-trained attorneys. This program equips lawyers with in-depth legal knowledge and complex problem-solving skills in four distinct specialty areas: Health Law, IP Law and International Law.
Academics

What experiential learning programs complement academic study?

DePaul strongly emphasizes learning by doing. Students can gain practical experience through Legal Clinics, the Externship Program, specialized Practicums, Student Competitions like moot court and trial advocacy, Legal Writing courses and various Professional Skills courses.
Programs

What support does the Bar Passage Program offer students?

Recognizing the critical importance of passing the bar exam, DePaul offers a dedicated Bar Passage Program. This resource provides comprehensive support including workshops, practice exams and individual counseling aimed at preparing graduates for success on the exam.