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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE. YOU’LL BE READY.CONSIDER CWRU LAW FOR YOUR JD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE. YOU’LL BE READY.CONSIDER CWRU LAW FOR YOUR JD.

Why CWRU Law?

Flexible start: We offer students the flexibility to begin the in person program in the spring or fall semesters. Apply by November 1 to be considered for the spring semester, and by April 1 to be considered for fall. 


Testing options: We now accept GRE, JD-Next or LSAT scores for admission consideration.


A Model Law School: We are nationally recognized for our innovative curriculum. PreLaw magazine ranks us 10th in the nation for delivering the best practical training.


Expert Faculty: Our law faculty are ranked 43rd in the nation in scholarly impact. They are noted experts in their fields, and their first priority is the success of our students.


Dual Degrees: We offer our students the opportunity to pursue ten dual degrees across the university in coordination with our top-ranked business, medical and social work schools.


Highly Ranked Programs: Our Health Law program is the oldest in the country and ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report. We also earned high ranks for our programs in International Law (15th in the nation) and we are a "Top School" for Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, Trial Advocacy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, Technology Law, Public Policy Law, and Human Rights Law.


Affordable Education: Named among the top fifteen schools that offer the most scholarship support by U.S. News & World Report.


National Reach: Over 50% of our students come from outside Ohio, and over two thirds of our alumni live and work outside the state.

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Looking for an online option? 

CWRU’s new part-time, online JD program allows you the flexibility to complete your coursework remotely with optional in-person residency experiences at a manageable pace so you can maintain your career while pursuing your JD. The online JD program enrolls students for the fall semester only. Request more information.

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