Law

The Juris Doctor degree equips you with a broad legal education and professional skills for a career in law, business or public service. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be qualified to take the bar exam anywhere in the United States.

Through the study of appellate court decisions, advanced readings, simulations and real-world practice, you will learn to analyze, interpret and apply the law to meet the diverse legal needs of your future clients. Students also receive intensive training in legal research, writing, oral arguments and other skills essential to the practice of law.

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 six legal clinics.

Highlights of this degree include:  

• One ABA accredited college with two unique campus lifestyles: Moscow, a classic college town nestled in the Palouse Hills or Boise, in the heart of Idaho’s capital blocks from the Capitol, Supreme Court, major law firms, urban dining, entertainment and the Boise River Greenbelt.  Schedule a campus tour now.
• Routinely ranked by PreLaw Magazine as a top school for practical training, get on-the job experience with six legal clinics, semester in practice, pro bono program, internships and externship programs. Learn more about practical training opportunities at Idaho Law.
• Small student body that promotes excellent faculty relationships and engagement, with outstanding post-graduate support through career counseling services, an engaged Idaho Law alumni network and the Vandal Bar Success program. Learn more about post-graduate support.