Program Overview
Law, J.D.
Overview
The Juris Doctor degree provides the broad legal education and professional skills for a career in law, business, or public service. Graduates of this program are qualified to take the bar exam anywhere in the United States.
Program Description
Through the study of appellate court decisions, advanced readings, simulations, and real-world practice, students learn to analyze, interpret, and apply the law to meet the diverse legal needs of their future clients. Students also receive intensive training in legal research, writing, oral argument, and other skills essential to the practice of law.
Practical Experiences
The College of Law offers valuable practical experiences representing real clients. Students learn hands-on through externships, a rigorous pro bono program, and the college's nine legal clinics.
Concurrent Degree Options
- J.D./Master of Accountancy, Taxation
- J.D./Master of Science in Bioregional Planning & Community Design
- J.D./Professional Science Master's in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- J.D./Master of Science in Environmental Science
- J.D./Master of Science in Water Resources
- J.D./Ph.D. in Water Resources
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree
- Want to practice law
- Have a strong interest in public service and helping others
- Want to specialize in areas like natural resources, business, native law, or dispute resolution
- Have solid skills in negotiation, project management, writing, and communication
- Can think critically and analytically about complex problems
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Attorney
- Business leader
- Politician
- Entrepreneur
- Public administrator
- Judge
- Legislator
Areas of Emphasis
- Commercial Law: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
- Enterprise Organization: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
- Intellectual Property & Technology: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
- Law: Native Law
- Law: Natural Resources & Environmental Law
Available On-Campus
Moscow, Boise
Related Programs
- Environmental Science, M.S./J.D.
- Water Resources, J.D./M.S.
Specialized Expertise
- Intellectual Property & Technology: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
- Accountancy, Master of/J.D. Concurrent Degree
- Commercial Law: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
- Law: Native Law
- Environmental Science
- Law: Natural Resources & Environmental Law
- Water Resources
- Enterprise Organization: Business Law & Entrepreneurship Law
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
