Our On-Campus J.D. Program at Syracuse Law gives you the core knowledge, aptitude, and skills to build your career as a profession-ready lawyer in a broad spectrum of fields. An innovative approach to legal education, our vast and connected alumni network, and our focus on collaboration will help you create the foundation for a lifetime of success.
Law intersects many different disciplines and fields of study. Starting in your second year, you'll have the opportunity to explore specialized areas of the law tailored to your unique interests and career aspirations. Experiential learning opportunities in your specialty like clinic work, internships, and externships bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing you for the realities of legal scenarios.
Jumpstart your career by taking your last year of law school remotely, while working in a city of your choice. Combining online classes taken through our Online J.D. Program (JDinteractive) with an externship, Orange Flex gives you the opportunity to make connections and strengthen your professional networks in the community where you wish to work.
Experience the world of law through unrivaled, condensed residential courses that offer you valuable insights from alumni practitioners and foremost authorities across various legal subjects.
On-Campus J.D. students may choose to participate in upper-division “advanced legal topic” residency courses alongside their peers in the online JDinteractive program.
Residency students will have the opportunity to learn in esteemed law firms around the country or work alongside top-tier practitioners in the Syracuse area. You’ll also embark on exploration trips to major corporations, courts, and agencies, spanning cities such as NYC, D.C., Charlotte, Denver, Los Angeles, London, Geneva, Rome, and Strasbourg. Residency courses are credit bearing for On-Campus J.D. students. They are about a week in length, scheduled for August, early January, March, and April.
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As a J.D. student, you will learn national and international legal doctrine, analysis of legal problems, statutory interpretation, legal writing and research, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, legal ethics, and practical application of the law. Each of our graduates will: