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Residencies

Unparalleled in-person experiences for global learning and networking

Experience the world of law through in-person residencies that offer you valuable insights from alumni practitioners and foremost authorities across various legal subjects.

In each of your residencies, you will engage with your classmates through a condensed in-person class complemented by social and networking events. The collaborative nature of the residency programming encourages teamwork and enhances your learning experience and growth toward your law degree.  Plus, you’ll get to learn from Orange alumni who are leaders in their fields, from the Chief Operating Officer of JetBlue to the General Counsel for Starbucks.

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Residency Topics and Locations

During the lower-division courses, you’ll engage on Syracuse University’s scenic campus.

The upper-division courses open the doors to major cities worldwide, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn in esteemed law firms and work alongside top-tier practitioners. 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.

Syracuse Law on-campus J.D. students may also participate in these upper-division residency courses alongside their JDi peers as space allows.

Note: This schedule is subject to change and is an overview for informational purposes.

Year 1, Semester 1, Syracuse, NY

At the beginning of your JDi experience, your inaugural residency will concentrate on the foundations of law. All JDi students are required to attend this residency at the College of Law before commencing their first semester.  

Typically scheduled for the third week of August, this mandatory residency lays the groundwork for your successful passage through law school. Designed as a pre-cursor to your coursework, this residency equips you with the essential knowledge to thrive in your legal education. 

Year 1, Semester 2, Syracuse, NY

Prior to your second semester in the JDi program, this Legal Applications residency spans six full days of in-person classes and takes place at the College of Law during the first week of January.  

Professional Skills

Year 2, Semester 5, Syracuse, NY – Must be completed concurrently 

You may choose two experiential courses based on your interests and career aspirations for your third and fourth residencies. Topics include Negotiation, Client Counseling, Trial Advocacy, and many others. 

JDi students take these residencies concurrently in the same week at the College of Law.  

Year 3 or 4, Dates and Locations May Vary – Cannot be completed concurrently 

During your final residencies, you’ll have the chance to engage in a “deep dive” of a specialized field of legal practice, providing a valuable opportunity to learn from and network with experts in your chosen legal area of interest. 

These final intensive residencies are four to five days in length and are offered various times throughout the year.   

Topics have included Arbitration, AI & the Law, Asset Finance, The Business of Law, Comparative Law, Comparative Trial Advocacy, Elder Law, Employment Law, Franchising Law, General Counsel, Immigration & Employment Policy, International Human Rights, Mediation Skills, Voting Rights, White Collar Crime, and many others. 

Asset Finance Residency: New York, NY

Legal Foundations Residency: Syracuse, NY

International Human Rights Law Residency: Syracuse, NY

Professional Skills Residency: Syracuse, NY

Arbitration Residency: Denver, CO

Professional Skills Residency: Syracuse, NY

Bankruptcy Residency: Los Angeles, CA

Comparative Legal Systems Residency: Rome, Italy

Comparative Legal Systems: Rome, Italy

Corporate Law Residency: Washington, D.C.