Academics

Penn State Law's Programs and Academics

Penn State Law offers a J.D. and, for foreign-trained attorneys, an LL.M. and S.J.D. All Penn State law students may pursue opportunities for interdisciplinary study with other Penn State graduate programs, including the College of Education, Smeal College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, College of the Liberal Arts, and School of International Affairs.

• J.D. Program

  The J.D. program is a three-year course of study. Students can participate in clinics, externships, extracurricular activities, and study with top-notch faculty.

• Joint Degrees

  Students may pursue joint degrees or elective study with nationally ranked Penn State graduate programs including in the College of Education, College of the Liberal Arts, College of Agricultural Sciences, School of International Affairs, and Smeal College of Business.

• LL.M. Program

  Open to lawyers trained outside of the U.S., the LL.M. program provides training in international law with world-renowned faculty and the benefits of living in one of the safest town in America.

• Specialized Fields of Study

  All students may pursue electives in Energy Law and Policy, International Law, Dispute Resolution, Science and Technology, Business Law, and Public Interest Law with an array of renowned faculty scholars.

• S.J.D. Program

  The S.J.D. is an advanced course of study for lawyers practicing outside of the U.S. who seek advanced and specialized knowledge in a particular area of law. S.J.D. students pursue supervised study leading to a dissertation.

• Research Centers

  Research centers allow students to gain advanced knowledge in specific areas of the law and engage faculty and practitioners in the study of law and policy.

Penn State Law Academic Handbook