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