The College of Law's curriculum offers students a broad variety of elective courses and the opportunity to study in a wide range of practice areas. The College's Curriculum Planning Guide helps students plan their upper level course of study and how, if you choose, to tailor your study around different areas of the law.

In addition, the College of Law offers two certificate programs, one in Health Law, the other in Environmental and Land Use Law, in which students use a portion of their elective hours to earn a certificate at graduation based on the completion of a prescribed course of study in one of these two areas. The Health Law Certificate Program is offered through the College's Center for Law, Health & Society. The Environmental and Land Use Law Certificate is offered through the College's Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth.  

The Certificate in Health Law requires students to complete six courses of program-related study (including a lawyering skills component) plus complete a writing requirement. The totality of the course work will equal 16-21 credit hours depending on a student’s mix of two and three credit courses. Students who are in good academic standing may begin their study in the program upon the successful completion of first-year required curriculum or at any time thereafter provided they are able to satisfy all certificate requirements in advance of graduation. Learn more about this certificate program.

The Certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law requires students to complete 19-20 hours of program-related study, including participation in the Metro Growth Center's Urban Fellows Program and the completion of a writing project. Students who are in good academic standing may begin their study in the program upon their successful completion of the first-year required curriculum or at any time thereafter provided they are able to satisfy all certificate requirements in advance of graduation.  Learn more about this certificate program.