At the nation’s oldest Roman Catholic law school, students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to broaden their social, spiritual, and personal lives while honing their intellectual and professional skills to serve the good of all.
Welcome, Dean Cole!
G. Marcus Cole started his tenure as Notre Dame Law School's Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law on July 1.
Programs of Study
Business Law
The study of law pertaining to business transactions.
Criminal Law
The study of promoting justice through criminal prosecution and defense.
Energy & Environmental Law
The law of natural resource use and protection — from water to oil and gas to climate change.
Global Law
The study of public and private international and comparative law.
Intellectual Property & Technology Law
The study of protection and use of intangible resources.
Law, Ethics & Public Policy
The study of law's foundations and moral purposes.
Public Law
Exploring constitutional governance, in national and global context.
Real Estate Law
The study of real property, including development, finance, land use, and transactions.
A Global Approach
With placements all over the country and the opportunity to study internationally, ND Law gives students the opportunity to expand their own horizons.
News & Highlights
Professor Paolo Carozza to serve on State Department commission
Justices Gorsuch and Alito cite ND Law faculty in Supreme Court opinions
