Rechtswissenschaft (J.D.)

A national leader in legal education, Chicago-Kent offers J.D. students a wide variety of challenging courses and seminars, both theoretical and practical, geared to enhance their education and academic experience.

At Chicago-Kent College of Law, legal innovation and academic excellence are front and center. Here students find a legal writing program that sets the standard for American law schools. Chicago-Kent has a fee-generating clinic that rivals countless law firms in Chicago, one of the nation’s largest legal markets. Our trial and appellate programs prepare students not only for success at competitions but also for excellence in the practice of law. And our technology initiatives are geared toward transforming legal practice both here and around the world. Chicago-Kent's culture is challenging and collaborative, powered by enterprising students, forward-looking faculty, and influential alumni.

Program Overview

Chicago-Kent’s exceptionally broad curriculum offers students a wide variety of challenging courses and seminars, both theoretical and practical, geared to enhance your basic doctrinal education and enrich your academic experience.

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