Juris Doctor of Law

Quinnipiac University core philosophy is educating the “whole lawyer,” developing skilled legal practitioners who retain their values and the highest professional ethics, as they serve their clients.

Quinnipiac University JD program combines a breadth and depth of legal doctrine with a range of practical experiences. From corporate or public interest law to intellectual property or criminal defense litigation, students will graduate fully prepared to pursue a meaningful career in the law.

Quinnipiac University externships and clinics offer many opportunities to hone their practical skills and apply what students learn in class to real-life settings. In the clinics, students will advise clients and might represent them before judges. Students can participate in regional and national moot court, mock trial and dispute resolution competitions. They can attend symposia, workshops and other events that bring to campus renowned experts in their fields.