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With decades of experience in integrating theory and practice, Northeastern Law is the unparalleled leader in providing students with practical legal training.

POWERED

EXPERIENCE

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With decades of experience in integrating theory and practice, Northeastern Law is the unparalleled leader in providing students with practical legal training.

POWERED

EXPERIENCE

Apply Now

With decades of experience in integrating theory and practice, Northeastern Law is the unparalleled leader in providing students with practical legal training.

STATS & FACTS

100%

Percentage of JD students who graduate with almost a full year of cooperative legal experience

55

Number of countries in which students have completed
co-ops

1,000

Number of employers in the co-op program

#1

Ranking for practical training awarded by The National Jurist/preLaw

#2

Ranking for public interest by The National Jurist/preLaw

Find your Pathway

You have a unique set of skills, passions and goals. So why follow a predetermined path through law school?

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Take advantage of our flexible programs

JD

A rigorous curriculum, exceptional professors and unmatched experiential learning opportunities fuel Northeastern’s one-of-a-kind academic enterprise.

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FlexJD

The FlexJD allows you to complete flexible, part-time remote coursework on your own schedule combined with limited, required in-person instruction on our Boston campus.

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On-Campus LLM

Take advantage of On-Campus LLM programs that are global, flexible and dynamic. Consider the optional co-op opportunity for qualified students.

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Online LLM

Designed for lawyers trained internationally and in the US to gain a better understanding of the ever-changing US legal environment and the global practice of law.

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Programs for Non-Lawyers

Master the skills and language of the law necessary to advance your career through on-campus and online programs designed for working professionals.

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Spotlight

Margaret Burnham Named to the Inaugural Class of Living Inductees of the Massachusetts Women’s Hall of Fame

Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Margaret Burnham has been named to the first-ever class of living inductees of the Massachusetts Women’s Hall of Fame. She will be formally inducted at the Massachusetts Women’s History Center 2026 Gala on Monday, November 9, at the Sheraton Boston. This distinction, which places Burnham among the most remarkable women in our commonwealth’s history, reflects a lifetime of courageous advocacy for civil rights and justice.

Amy J. Reed Collaborative/HARMS Petition HHS and FDA to Take Action on Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and the da Vinci SP Surgical System (SP1098) Product Label

Professors Simon and Noorchashm have filed a citizen petition with the FDA and HHS requesting that the agency clarify its position on robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy and require an update to the label of the da Vinci SP Surgical System (SP 1098) Device.

Hayat Bearat Named Advising Partner on Northeastern University’s Pathway to Practice Grant

Northeastern University has been awarded a five-year federal training grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, for “Pathway to Practice: Interpreting for Situations with Legal Implications.” Professor Hayat Bearat will serve as an advising partner on the project.

Northeastern Law Named Among Nation’s Most Innovative Law Schools

Northeastern Law has been named one of the 20 most innovative law schools in the country by The National Jurist/preLaw. The recognition points to the school’s signature co-op program and its required first-year Legal Skills in Social Context (LSSC) course.

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Events

November 19, 2026

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

NU Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue

From Jade Trees to Justice: Celebrating Professor Margaret Woo

November 20, 2026

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Northeastern University School of Law

New England Legal Writing Conference

December 4, 2026

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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International Law and Artificial Intelligence Series: Guest Lecture by Maroun Maalouf

December 9, 2026

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Health Law Roundtable: Professor Nia Johnson

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Lead with Impact

Centers of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centers of Excellence tackle big challenges, including those involving public health, human rights, civil rights, privacy and so much more.

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Law and Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence reshapes law, business and society, gain the skills to navigate its ethical, regulatory and technological challenges with confidence.

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Interdisciplinary Advantage

Where law intersects with technology, business, healthcare and more, gain the interdisciplinary edge that today’s complex world demands.

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Public Interest Mission

At one of the nation’s top public interest law schools, turn your passion for justice into hands-on experience with the power to create meaningful change.

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