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2023 Homecoming and Reunion Recap
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International Law
Want a global perspective? You've come to the right place—we're a top-ranked school to study international law.
Criminal Law
With our Criminal Law externships, labs and clinics, you will be trial-ready from day one after graduation.
Health Law
The field of Health Law started here. We were the nation’s first Health Law program and are annually ranked among the best.
Public Interest Law
Join the movement for social justice with our Public Interest Law program, with specializations in immigration, human trafficking and human rights.
Compliance & Risk Management Law
Acquire the regulatory expertise businesses and government agencies need by earning a Masters or Certificate in Compliance & Risk Management.
Environmental Law
Make an impact on environmental law and policy by studying in our newest academic center, founded with a $10 million endowment.
Intellectual Property Law
You can help startups get their start through one of the top-ranked IP programs in the country.
Business Law
As one of the best business and corporate law programs, we prepare leaders to understand real-world business problems.
Faculty in the News
October 28, 2023
Nearly 27,000 Ohioans purged from voting rolls: Here's how to see if your name was included (Atiba Ellis)
WKYC, NBC Cleveland
October 26, 2023
Case Western Reserve to offer fully online, part-time JD program
The National Jurist
October 25, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in criminal trial over FTX's collapse, his lawyer says (Eric Chaffee)
Business Insider
October 24, 2023
Anthony Fauci to receive 2024 Inamori ethics prize from Case Western Reserve University (Shannon French)
Cleveland Plain Dealer
October 23, 2023
This procedure is banned in the US. Why is it a hot topic in fight over Ohio’s abortion amendment? (Jonathan Entin)
Washington Post
October 21, 2023
Here’s Why The Coming Abortion Fight in Ohio is Such a Big Deal (Jessie Hill)
The Messenger
October 20, 2023
The US Supreme Court notched big conservative wins. It’s a key issue in Pennsylvania’s fall election (Jonathan Adler)
Associated Press
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Clinic, Institute & Centers

Our faculty are renowned for their areas of expertise—and they're ready to share their knowledge with you. Our centers, institutes and clinics give you hands-on experience in the areas that interest you most.

Students standing outside of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center
Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic

Whether writing briefs or arguing in court, our law clinic prepares students and helps our community, through experiential education that makes a real-world impact.

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Upcoming Events
Nov 10
The Federal Criminal Justice Process
Nov 13
Mental Health Care and Crisis Response
Nov 17
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar
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