Knowledge
At most law schools, the classroom is where the magic happens. At the School of Law, it’s simply where it starts. But with all the ah-ha moments you’ll have while learning from our top-notch professors and stories you’ll exchange with classmates about clinic and co-op experiences, the classroom is a vital component of your legal education.
Experience
The School of Law’s rebirth in 1968 focused on a new approach to legal education, one the seamlessly integrated theory and practice, method and mission. In our signature (read: model for all the rest) Cooperative Legal Education Program, you’ll work side-by-side with legal professionals in real jobs. You’re also encouraged to take clinical courses, where you’ll work under faculty supervision for actual clients, and to take advantage of institutes and special programs that let you advocate and research in critical areas such as domestic violence, public health and international human rights.
Impact
Northeastern will arm you with the skills and values you need to successfully practice, before and after graduation, in a wide variety of legal fields. About 85 percent of our students fulfill our public interest law graduation requirement through a public interest co-op. And about half of our students participate in our clinics, providing legal assistance to underserved communities. But our impact reaches far beyond the public interest law sector. Our students and graduates are also leaders in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property, international law and any other conceivable field.