The Law School | University of Notre Dame

At the nation’s oldest Roman Catholic law school, students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to broaden their minds, bodies, and spirits while honing their intellectual and professional skills to serve the good of all.

Unmatched global reach

Our Global Lawyering Initiative connects students and faculty with learning and research opportunities worldwide.
Champions for religious liberty

The new Religious Liberty Clinic will prepare lawyers to defend freedom of conscience around the world.
Preparing the next generation

ND Law's renowned faculty take pride in mentoring students, during law school and after they enter the profession.

HERE for the Fall Semester

The University of Notre Dame welcomed students back to campus the week of August 10 to begin the 2020 fall semester two weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The semester, which will not include a fall break, will end before Thanksgiving.

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Programs of Study

Business Law

Study the constantly changing legal puzzles that face businesses, with a special emphasis on transactional practice.

Criminal Law

Prepare to uphold the rule of law by learning the rules lawyers must follow to prosecute and defend criminal charges.

Energy & Environmental Law

Develop expertise in the law of natural resource use and protection — including land and water, fossil fuels, wildlife management, climate change, and more.

Global Law

Confront the increasingly transnational nature of today's legal problems through a deeper study of international and comparative law.

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

Learn core IP doctrines — patents, copyrights, trademarks, and unfair competition — and study fields such as design, cyberlaw, and antitrust.

Law, Ethics & Public Policy

Understand and analyze the standards by which we can gauge the value of laws. This program focuses on critical moral evaluation.

Public Law

Learn about the area of law that regulates the structure of government and its relations with individuals and foreign nations.

Real Estate Law

Build a foundation to address various real estate issues in legal practice, 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.

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