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Juris Doctor

Find your path to lead justice for all

Prepare to thrive in today’s exciting and complex legal landscape with the JD program at Quinnipiac University School of Law. With full-time and part-time options to meet your needs and a highly accessible and accomplished faculty dedicated to mentoring, you will receive the “whole lawyer” education that will help you effectively serve your clients while integrating your personal and professional values and goals.

The Quinnipiac Law JD program offers:

  • Full-time and part-time options with 3-4 years to completion

  • Guaranteed practical learning opportunities, including 350+ externship sites and 17 clinic practice areas for exceptional legal preparation and real-world training

  • Outstanding competition teams: Mock Trial, Moot Court and Society for Dispute Resolution

  • Small class sizes that enable you to form close relationships with your peers and professors

  • The opportunity to explore eight optional specialties: civil advocacy and dispute resolution; criminal law and advocacy; cybersecurity and information privacy; family law; health law; intellectual property; international law and policy; and workplace law; as well as a Certificate in Tax Law

  • A beautiful state-of-the-art law center, located halfway between New York City and Boston

  • Three student-edited scholarly journals: the Law Review, the Health Law Journal and the Probate Law Journal

  • Our Bridge to Practice program builds a solid first-year professional foundation through post-graduate bar preparation, creating a seamless path to career success

  • Generous academic scholarships ranging from $5,000 to full tuition

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Legal Education Meets Legal Action

Quinnipiac Law’s highly personalized program prepares you for
practice and leadership as an attorney.

90% Experience That Matters

Percentage of our students that participate in our guaranteed clinic and externship experiences (Class of 2025).

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$8M Scholarships and Grants

Quinnipiac Law will award approximately $8 million in merit scholarships and grants during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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5:1 Student:Faculty Ratio

Our accessible and accomplished faculty help you build your knowledge and network.

Explore Your Program

Ready to take your legal career to the next level with Quinnipiac’s JD program? Complete the form to receive:

  • Communication with Law Admissions team members who can answer any questions you have about the program or admissions process.

  • Application and program updates including Open House announcements and scholarship information.

  • Our comprehensive virtual viewbook.

  • Valuable content to help you submit a strong application file.

Take The Next Step

If you have questions or need more information about Quinnipiac School of Law, complete the form above and one of our admissions team members will be in touch. If you are ready to start your journey, learn more about the application process below.

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