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Hofstra Law

Academics

Preparing You For Today’s Legal Marketplace — And Tomorrow’s

 

The legal marketplace is changing at a rapid pace. Our curriculum adapts to these changes, enabling you to enter the profession with the skills necessary to succeed in your chosen field and a résumé that stands out from the competition.

 

Find Your Focus

We have developed programs that allow you to focus your studies in a particular interest area and acquire the tools needed to gain an edge in your chosen field.

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Solve Real-World Problems

Learn from experienced faculty to hone your skills while representing individuals facing real legal challenges by counseling clients and advocating in court.

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Cutting-Edge Courses

Hofstra Law offers over 200 courses in a wide and diverse range of specialty areas.

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Academics

Experiential Learning

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Academic Support

Academic Success Program

The Academic Success Program is one of your most valuable resources from the time you begin law school to the time you sit for the bar exam. In your first year, our advisors offer guides and skills workshops on adjusting to the new style of learning and writing demanded by the study of law.

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