Academics

When it comes to integrating compelling courses with practical legal training, Northeastern Law is the unparalleled leader.

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Collaborate. Cooperate. Contemplate.

At Northeastern Law, our rigorous curriculum is infused with opportunities for you to collaborate and cooperate with faculty and fellow students as you unpack the complexities of legal theory and explore law and justice in action. As you contemplate the role of law in society and your own professional aspirations, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of our interdisciplinary curriculum by enrolling in cutting-edge courses taught by faculty who are the forefront of legal innovation, research and action. This is not a law school that expects you to sit quietly in the back row — we want to hear your thoughts, debate the thorny issues and collaborate on ways to use law to broaden the boundaries of what we can achieve together.

JD

JD

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

FlexJD

FlexJD

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

On-Campus LLM

On-Campus LLM

Take advantage of On-Campus LLM programs that are global, flexible and dynamic.

Online LLM

Online LLM

An industry-informed, globally focused online program taught by Northeastern faculty and working lawyers.

Programs for Non-Lawyers

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.

Stats and Facts

Number of Northeastern law JD students who graduate with almost a year of legal experience
100%
Ranking for practical training by The National Jurist/preLaw
A+
Number of countries in which students have completed co-ops
70+