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Preparing You for the Legal Marketplaces of Today and Tomorrow
Explore rigorous practice-ready programs shaped by interdisciplinary thinking, hands-on training, and the evolving demands of today’s legal profession.
Hofstra Law’s curriculum adapts to the rapid pace of change in today’s legal marketplace and enables you to succeed in your chosen field with a resume that stands out from the competition.
Gain hands-on legal experience through our clinical programs, practicum and fellowship programs, or our extensive externship opportunities. Hofstra Law offers both full- and part-time JD programs, joint JD programs with Hofstra’s Medical and Business schools, and several degree programs for nonlawyers.
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Whether you are seeking to become licensed with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, are a lawyer looking to deepen your knowledge in a specialized field with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, or a professional who wants to enhance your career by improving your legal literacy through our certificate programs, Hofstra Law has a program for you.
JD Dual-Degree Programs
Dual-degree programs provide students with a unique opportunity to take advantage of Hofstra Law and Hofstra University’s various graduate programs.
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Edge Ahead Pre-Law Program
Edge Ahead is a summer prep program in which you will gain exposure to important first-year courses, including contracts and legal writing, to develop the skills necessary to succeed in law school.
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LLM in American Legal Studies
This program is tailored for lawyers who earned their law degrees abroad and are seeking to learn more about the U.S. legal system in a global context. It is particularly helpful for those wanting to work for multinational corporations or state or federal government.
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Online LLM in Health Law and Policy
Learn how to deliver expert legal counsel to clients confronting complex compliance matters, from healthcare payment methods to the regulation of the Medicare and Medicaid systems to the ethics of biotechnology.
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Online MA in Health Law and Policy
Hofstra Law’s Online MA in Health Law and Policy was designed for nonlawyers in the health field who want to improve their legal literacy. The program is 100% asynchronous and online, and you can choose from three start dates — fall, spring, or summer — for your convenience.
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MA in Bioethics
The MA in Bioethics program provides professionals in law, public health, medicine, nursing, and related fields with the skills and knowledge needed to advance and assume leadership positions in their chosen careers. The program draws on world-class faculty and resources from across Hofstra Law and Hofstra University’s graduate and professional schools.
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Paralegal Certificate Program
Paralegals work with attorneys and other law professionals to assist with interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting and processing legal documents, and conducting legal research. The six-month certificate program prepares students for related professions and law school.
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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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Hofstra Law Course Catalog
Hofstra Law offers more than 200 cutting-edge courses in a wide and diverse range of specialty areas.
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Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Externships
The externship program at Hofstra Law offers our students the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of legal fields under the direct supervision of experienced practitioners. In addition to civil and criminal externships, Hofstra Law offers specialty externships through our Clinical Prosecution Practicum and Pro Bono Scholars Program.
Fellowships
Hofstra Law attracts students from around the country for its fellowships and scholarships. Most include a summer internship, stipend, and opportunities to interact with leading scholars and practitioners. Fellowship and scholarship opportunities are offered in areas including business law, child and family advocacy, legal tech, social justice, advanced legal research and writing, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigration, and environmental law.
Pro Bono Work
Pro bono work provides Hofstra Law students with valuable experience at the intersection between legal theory and practice. Our students have the opportunity to provide pro bono services in the community with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private law firms or practitioners.
Study Abroad
Hofstra Law’s study abroad programs are designed to introduce students to a broad array of transnational legal issues. Each program includes courses that focus on international or comparative law, as well as extensive interaction with local students, faculty, and members of the local legal community.
Journals
Writing for one of Hofstra Law’s five nationally recognized journals is a great resume builder, especially if it relates to your area of study. Students are eligible to join a journal after their first year of law school and must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, make a strong showing in a writing competition, or submit an article of publishable quality.
Advocacy and Trial Practice
Hofstra Law is ranked eighth in the nation for its trial advocacy program according to U.S. News & World Report. Through a series of student advocacy organizations, including Mock Trial, Moot Court Board, and Dispute Resolution Society, and the Center for Legal Advocacy, Hofstra Law is preparing future lawyers and leaders who are practice-ready.
The Faculty and Resources That Move You Forward
Hofstra Law Centers and Institutes
Our centers of excellence foster research, education, and action on critical issues facing today’s society. Each institute is dedicated to research, study, promotion of knowledge and formulation of policy on issues related to their respective fields.
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Meet Hofstra Law’s Faculty
Hofstra Law is known for outstanding student-centered faculty. In addition to being renowned scholars, talented clinicians, and dedicated skills instructors, they are your mentors and collaborators as well.
Our JD students enjoy a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and work alongside the faculty as they blaze trails in their chosen legal fields through scholarship, academic conferences, media appearances, and other professional endeavors.
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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. It offers guides and skills workshops, helping students develop and refine analytical and writing skills that are vital for continued success in law school and professional practice, as well as providing postgraduation support to ensure our students are prepared to pass the bar exam. Our advisors are always available for one-on-one training.
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