Juris Doctor (JD)

A practice-ready curriculum and storied history. 

Earn your Law Degree at Suffolk University

Outstanding lawyers need cutting-edge practical skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Suffolk Law prepares students with 21st-century knowledge and skills in our juris doctor degree program. The school leads National Jurist's 2025 list of the 12 most innovative law school programs in the country—building on a track record that includes two No. 1 national rankings in legal technology. Bloomberg Law has also named Suffolk a Top 12 Innovator.

In an era that requires increasing specialization, Suffolk Law offers multiple academic concentrations and areas of focus within the JD program, coupled with real-world learning opportunities through clinical programs and internships, and the professional coaching needed for a transformative educational experience.

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Start date: May or August, full-time or part-time
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Specialty Programs: Accelerated, Hybrid, and Dual Degree Options
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Est. Time of Completion: 2-4 Years

A High-Quality, Flexible Juris Doctor Program

Suffolk University Law students gain experiential learning during a law clinic.

The JD curriculum consists of required courses and electives designed to prepare students for the bar examination and the evolving needs of the legal market.

Curriculum & Requirements


At Suffolk Law, classroom teaching is complemented by clinical programs and internships that allow students to grow practical experience.

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Choose Your Concentration

JD students can choose to focus their law degree experience with an optional concentration.


Business Law & Financial Services

Study business law—from securities regulation to contracts—in the center of Boston’s Financial District.

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Health & Biomedical Law

Pursue health and biomedical law just steps from world-renowned hospitals and biotech innovators.

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Intellectual Property

Gain hands-on, skills-focused learning to protect products of the mind in a leading city for innovation.

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International Law

Prepare to practice law in a rapidly evolving global society that stretches far beyond national borders.

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Legal Innovation & Technology

Study legal innovation at the school National Jurist has twice named #1 in Legal Technology education.

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Trial & Appellate Advocacy

Learn trial and appellate advocacy from expert faculty with years of experience as judges and litigators.

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JD Coursework & Electives

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JD Application Information

Program requirements for applying to Suffolk Law include:

  • LSAT, GRE or JD-Next Exam
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • At least two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript(s)

Applications are submitted via the LSAC.org website. Learn More about how to apply to Suffolk Law

Contact Admission

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Have questions about the application process, or curious about learning more about being a Juris Doctor student at Suffolk Law? Reach out to our Admission Office.


Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-573-8144

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Suffolk Law Degree Programs

In addition to our JD program, Suffolk Law also offers advanced Masters and Doctorate degree options as well as a combined BA/JD and an accelerated MBA.

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree Program

Suffolk University Law School offers students the flexibility to earn a JD at their own pace with full-time, part-time evening, and accelerated JD programs. 

Legal Clinics

Legal clinics are a way for Suffolk Law students to get hands-on experience and try out specific fields across a number of industries. And Suffolk Law has 11 in-house clinics to choose from, focused on areas from family law to immigration to intellectual property and more.

Externships

Classroom learning is essential for a complete legal education. However, at Suffolk we believe that's only a part of the equation—practice-ready lawyers get real-world experience while in school.

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