JD Degree Program
JD Degree Program
Our Juris Doctor curriculum blends innovative, experiential learning with rigorous academics, led by a world-class faculty of top theorists and practitioners in their fields. With over 25 areas of study available, you can customize your legal education to best suit your career goals.
- 160 Students in the typical incoming JD class
- 8 Clinics
- 79 Externship sites during 2025-26
Areas of Study
Customize your coursework. With numerous areas of study available for specialization, you can design your JD education to match your career goals. These practice-specific tracks focus your efforts and prepare you to succeed.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate and Business Law
Environmental Law and Energy
Health Law and Policy
Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Litigation and the Judicial Process
JD Program Highlights
Accomplished Faculty
Our faculty make a difference inside and outside the classroom. Every year, Moritz faculty earn individual national awards and accolades. Their research and recognition deepen their expertise and strengthen your campus experiences.
Experiential Learning
From clinics and externships to study abroad opportunities, hands-on experiences will further refine and develop your lawyering skills. Moritz has one of the most robust experiential legal education programs in the nation.
Alumni Connections
Moritz graduates reside in all 50 states, in 21 countries, and include managing partners in law firms of all sizes, CEOs of Fortune 500 corporations, and many elected state and U.S. representatives.
Clinics
Alumni consider our clinics among their most rewarding and valuable law school experiences. JD students represent clinics and conduct in-depth legal work, guided by faculty who provide expertise in theory and practice.
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1L Experience
What does the first year of law school like? Better known as 1L, this is when you get settled, meet your classmates, and adjust to the pace of legal education.