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University of Arizona Law programs offer significant faculty expertise, positive employment potential, and additional strength lent from other departments and colleges within the University of Arizona, one of the nation's leading research institutions.

We will give you the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a meaningful career where you can make a difference while making a living.

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Business Law

Prepare for today's complex business law practice, whether as a litigator or deal lawyer. Subjects include corporate, commercial tax, antitrust, intellectual property law, finance and economics. The program is also a close partner with the UA Eller College of Management.

Criminal Law & Policy

Prepare for a career in criminal prosecution, defense or policy. In addition to courses and clinics, interact weekly with distinguished guests who work in fields from criminal justice reform to forensic science.

Environmental Law, Science & Policy

Find solutions to current environmental problems through law and policy alongside nationally known faculty in the field. Take advantage of the vast environmental science resources offered at the University of Arizona.

Family & Juvenile Law

The majority of civil cases filed in Arizona state courts are related to family and juvenile law, including custody, child protection, and guardianship. Arizona Law is dedicated to training skilled legal advocates who can effectively assist children and families during their most critical times.

Global Mining Law

The University of Arizona is an authoritative expert in issues related to global mining and natural resources. The global mining law program builds on this expertise, training both lawyers and non-lawyers through classes taught by 44 faculty in 23 different disciplines across 10 colleges.

Health Law

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing and most highly regulated industries, and legal expertise is in high demand. Our Health Law program prepares students to work in this expanding field, including bioethics, medical malpractice and public health regulation.

Immigration Law & Policy

Arizona is an unparalleled place to research the on-the-ground effects of federal and state immigration policies. Gain exposure to immigration issues, engage in interdisciplinary study and provide service to immigrants in Southern Arizona.

Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy

Arizona Law is a leader in the field of American Indian and indigenous peoples law, policy, and human rights. Train in the classroom and in real-world settings with faculty who are leaders both in their academic fields and practitioners in tribal, national and international forums.

Innovation for Justice

Improve access to justice with the use of design and systems thinking, technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. Design and launch real-world solutions to reform the civil legal system.

Intellectual Property Law

Help innovators build the legal foundation they need to manage, protect and promote their ideas. In addition to patent law, trademarks and copyright, take specialized classes ranging from sports law to cyberlaw. Opportunities include a clinic, journal and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Law School Certification Program.

International Trade & Business Law

Explore how international law can address today's global problems. The program provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the international law of trade, investment, currency and financial transactions, and intellectual property.

Legal Writing

Arizona Law legal writing classes are laboratories for innovative teaching techniques, including peer editing, live drafting and realistic simulations. Small class sizes allow for individualized and comprehensive feedback to each student.

Quant Law

We are a leader in the emerging field of law and data. Learn and work with a cadre of nationally recognized scholars who are tackling the most difficult and interesting data problems in the world.

Regulatory Science

This program exists to identify and pioneer smart forms of regulation and to train the next generation of advocates, regulators, scientists and clinicians about how to navigate the complexities of bringing new drugs, devices and diagnostics to market.

Tax Law & Policy

Gain insight most tax professionals are not exposed to until entering the workplace. Through partnership with the UA Eller College of Management, receive an in-depth, interdisciplinary education that prepares you to become a professional with deep tax expertise and business acumen.

Advocacy

Led by nationally respected trial experts, this program focuses on hands-on advocacy classes that ensure you are confident and equipped to rule in the courtroom.