Juris Doctor (JD) Program

Discover your Passion. Prepare for Practice.

Join a supportive community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni ready to help you achieve personal and professional success - however you define it. 

The best advocates listen carefully, think critically, speak with confidence, and have exceptional writing and analytical skills. Discover all that you can accomplish with a JD from Oregon Law.

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93%
Two-year ultimate bar passage (Class of 2023)
90.14%
Class of 2025 employed by 10 months after graduation
6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

2027 1L Class Profile

See Yourself in Law School

Your first year of study consists of introductory law courses designed to establish a solid foundation for you to explore and branch out into a concentration of your choosing. Take a look at a sample of courses in the 1L schedule and then explore the 30+ student organizations that you can join to build your own personal and professional portfolio.

 

Leaders. Innovators. Professors.

Oregon Law's faculty is a diverse, accomplished group of leading scholars whose work enriches academic discourse and addresses pressing societal issues.  They bring their passion and scholarship into the classroom everyday and are active supporters of your journey. 

Learn more about Oregon Law Faculty

 

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Prepare to Practice

Learn from the best in the classroom, gain experience in field placements, and practice your passion in law clinics.

Become Practice-Ready

 

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Launch Your Career

Our Center for Professional Success is dedicated to helping students explore career options, connect with employers and alumni, and advance from law school to the professional world.

Careers

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Expand Your Possibilities. Pursue a Concurrent Degree.

While pursuing your JD, you can enroll in one of nine master’s programs, including business; community and regional planning; conflict and dispute resolution; environmental studies, international studies, journalism, public administration, and water resources.

Concurrent Degrees

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Build your future where you want to practice.

Complete your 3L year anywhere in the country through approved externships, online coursework, and continued academic support at Oregon Law.

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