Earn Your Law Degree in Commanding the Boardroom
The need for professionals trained in business law has never been greater. At Hofstra Law, students gain a strong foundation in both legal principles and business strategy, preparing them to advise organizations, negotiate complex transactions, and navigate the evolving relationship between business and the law. Through rigorous coursework, experiential opportunities, and connections to industry professionals, Hofstra Law equips students with the skills to succeed in the boardroom, as well as in the courtroom.
BUSINESS LAW
Courses
Hofstra Law’s business law offerings give students the solid foundation needed to excel as transactional lawyers, corporate litigators, or business principals in the dynamic intersection of business and law.
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ACADEMICS
Joint JD/MBA Program
The JD/MBA program provides students with a strong and comprehensive foundation for careers in both law and business. The program is offered with Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
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Opportunities To Go Further
Fellowship
The need for lawyers trained in business law has never been greater. In response to this need, Hofstra Law’s Business Law Honors Fellowship program trains and develops leaders in this growing field.
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Subject Area Concentration
Receive instruction and training in those subject areas fundamental to the practice of transactional attorneys and corporate litigators.
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Community and Economic Development Clinic
Students use the tools of corporate and transactional law to represent nonprofits; social movement groups; and cooperatives, social enterprises, and other small businesses with a preference for clients that contribute to racial and economic justice.
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Justice & Opportunity Honor Roll
Top 40
From preLaw Magazine, 2026
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Unemployment Action Center (UAC)
Help safeguard the equitable administration of labor law by providing representation and guidance through the unemployment insurance appeals process.
Journal of International Business and Law
The Journal of International Business and Law (JIBL) is a student-run publication that explores the interaction of business and law in the global marketplace.
Externships
Students have recently externed with organizations such as the Federal Trade Commission; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); Louis Vuitton North America, Inc.; National Labor Relations Board; Sony; SoulCycle; and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
FOR THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
Discover the programs, courses, and opportunities that prepare Hofstra Law students to succeed in corporate and business law careers.
