Established in 1869, Notre Dame Law School is the oldest Catholic law school in the United States. The Law School’s approach to legal education is informed and inspired by faith. Students are trained to view the law as a vocation in service to others, to explore the moral and ethical dimensions of the law, and to discover their unique roles in furthering the cause of justice.
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Unmatched global reach
Our Global Lawyering Initiative connects students and faculty with learning and research opportunities worldwide.
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Champions for religious liberty
Our Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic promotes religious freedom for all through advocacy, student formation, and scholarship.
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Preparing the next generation
ND Law's renowned faculty take pride in mentoring students, during law school and after they enter the profession.
Notre Dame Law Review celebrates 100 years
The 2024–2025 school year marks the centennial anniversary of the Notre Dame Law Review’s exceptional legal scholarship.
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 procedures lawyers must follow to prosecute and defend criminal charges.
Energy & Environmental Law
Develop expertise in the law of natural resource use and protection — from land and water, to oil and gas, to climate change.
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 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
Expand your horizons through one of our study-abroad programs, and connect with alumni nationwide and worldwide via ND Law's unparalleled global network.
News & Highlights
Dean Cole's Prayer for Students
Inaugural Justice Amy Coney Barrett Moot Court Tournament at Notre Dame Law School Culminates in Strong Competition and Awards for Top Teams
Notre Dame Law students provide critical legal aid through Appalachia Externship
Fighting for religious liberty
Notre Dame Law School stands ready to advocate and defend religious freedom for all people.