Pursue your legal passion. Jump-start your career.

To complete your concentration, simply complete a designated number of credits in given courses. While choosing an area of concentration is not required, it can give you a competitive edge in an in-demand field.

• Business Law Concentration

  Build a strong foundation in business law and jump-start your career with 10 credits in your choice of dynamic courses. Our proximity to Boston’s commercial and financial districts gives you unparalleled access to corporations driving our local and national economy.

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• Compliance and Risk Management

  With Boston’s many businesses and varied industries—many within walking distance of our campus—there is no shortage of exciting opportunities to pursue hands-on work in Compliance and Risk Management.

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• Criminal Practice and Procedure Certificate

  Earned concurrently with your JD, this certificate will empower you to become an effective criminal law practitioner, equipped with an in-depth understanding of, and hands-on experience in, a wide array of issues, including social justice, mercy, and community engagement.

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• Family Law Concentration

  A top-ranked law school for family law, our 10-credit concentration covers this specialty’s wide spectrum of issues, including: children and the law, domestic violence, law and the elderly, and juvenile law, giving you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice.

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• Immigration Law

  By studying immigration law at New England Law | Boston, you will experience the true work of an immigration lawyer, from assisting individuals looking to enter or remain in the U.S. to helping businesses navigate international hiring to developing policies with global implications. And you’ll be at the forefront of human rights and national security issues, such as refugee and asylum claims, human trafficking, and transnational migration.

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• Intellectual Property Law

  New England Law | Boston was ahead of the curve in offering a program in intellectual property law—fitting for such a cutting-edge legal specialty. Our concentration in Intellectual Property Law can help you launch a rewarding career in this in-demand field.

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• International Law Concentration

  Prepare to meet our interconnected world’s demand for legal practitioners who specialize in international law as you explore your interest and gain practical experience in human rights law, international business, and global economic regulations.

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• Litigation Concentration

  Prepare for this exciting, multifaceted legal specialty that can lead to an exhilarating career. You’ll gain the skills to be an effective criminal or civil litigator equipped to represent clients in state and federal court, in administrative tribunals, and in arbitration and mediation.

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• Public Interest Law Concentration

  Explore and gain real-world experience in this field’s many facets, including criminal law, environmental law, family law, immigration law, and public international law, while learning and working alongside others who share your purpose and your passion.

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• Small Firm Practice

  Whether you’re hoping to get in on the ground floor advising a startup, want to help the family business, or plan to launch your own practice, this 10-credit concentration will prepare you to hit the ground running with legal knowledge and practical skills.

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• Trusts & Estates Law

  Help individuals and families plan and administer their estates and represent executors and trustees. You’ll learn to counsel clients in the transfer of their wealth to loved ones, and how to plan for the possibility of legal incapacity, and other life events.

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• Tax Law

  Everyone is subject to tax law, which means tax lawyers can find work in virtually every employment sector. New England Law’s Tax Law concentration program prepares graduates for careers at accounting firms, law firms, in tax departments, and in government.

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