Join a diverse community of teachers, scholars and changemakers committed to meeting the many challenges of 21st-century law. Our core philosophy is educating the “whole lawyer,” developing skilled legal practitioners who retain their values and the highest professional ethics, as they serve their clients.
A first-year law student, makes opening statements to a mock jury during a Quinnipiac School of Law mock trial in the School of Law Ceremonial Courtroom on the North Haven Campus.
Our JD program combines a breadth and depth of legal doctrine with a range of practical experiences. From corporate or public interest law to intellectual property or criminal defense litigation, you will graduate fully prepared to pursue a meaningful career in the law.
Our externships and clinics offer many opportunities to hone your practical skills and apply what you learn in class to real-life settings. In the clinics, you will advise clients and might represent them before judges. You can participate in regional and national moot court, mock trial and dispute resolution competitions. You can attend symposia, workshops and other events that bring to campus renowned experts in their fields.
If you have an interest in a particular area of law, you’ll have the option to chart a specialized path through one of eight distinct concentrations:
Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
In addition, we also offer the same, great quality legal education in a part-time or flexible format, allowing you to balance career or personal obligations.
There are many options — we’ll work together to determine the right path for you.
Quinnipiac Law is shaping the next generation of lawyers through a combination of doctrinal and practical training, in a collegial community where students are challenged, coached and mentored.
Our admissions team in the School of Law is here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.