WVU Law’s competitive and rigorous curriculum combines the best in traditional legal education with dynamic courses and programs that address emerging challenges faced by our global society.
As our law student, you will first build a strong foundation in the law.
Then, you can discover and develop individual interests through specialized courses or concentrations.
Along the way, you will be given opportunities to develop practice-ready skills.
In the end, you will better understand your future clients’ needs and be ready to serve them in critical and emerging legal areas.
Some of our distinctive law programs that can prepare you to meet the legal challenges of an increasingly complex society include energy and environmental law, land use and planning law, public interest law, and international law.
WVU Law students can also choose to pursue career-enhancing dual degrees:
- JD/LLM in Energy & Sustainable Development Law
- JD/MSW (Master of Social Work)
