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Our Juris Doctor program blends an academically challenging curriculum with hands-on training in essential legal skills. With small class sizes and clinical opportunities featuring low student-to-faculty ratios, you'll receive individualized attention throughout your legal education. Graduates of our JD program will master both substantive and procedural law while developing crucial abilities in legal analysis, research, problem-solving, and professional communication. You'll gain a thorough understanding of legal ethics and professional standards, along with practical skills in teamwork, client counseling, and negotiation - all vital competencies for practicing attorneys.
The BU Law JD degree requires completion of 85 credits through our full-time program spanning three academic years.
As a national pioneer, Boston University's Program on Reproductive Justice (BUPRJ) represents an innovative, cross-disciplinary initiative based at BU School of Law that pushes forward discussions about reproductive rights. JD students passionate about this vital legal field can engage deeply through specialized courses, research projects, and practical learning experiences designed to tackle the complex challenges facing the legal community following the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) decision.
6 Semesters