Degrees and Programs
Whatever your career goals are, our curriculum will help you to achieve them. From core curricular strengths and certificate programs to the Trial Practice Institute, you’ll customize your studies so you’re prepared to succeed.
At MSU Law, your goals drive your education. Whether you know exactly where you're headed or are still exploring, our curriculum is designed to meet you where you are — and to take you where you want to go.
Our program is designed for real-world impact. From core curricular strengths to specialized certificates, you’ll shape your education around what matters to you—whether that is the courtroom, the boardroom, or community advocacy.
We believe that the law is best learned through practical experience. Our students do not just study the law — they practice it. Through our clinics, externship opportunities, and simulation-based courses, you’ll take on real clients and real challenges, guided by expert faculty.
We offer over 140 elective courses taught in formats that cater to your learning style — from Socratic lectures to small-group seminars. Our accomplished faculty bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives to their classrooms, helping you discover new interests and shape your unique career path.
Whatever your career goals are, our curriculum will help you to achieve them. From core curricular strengths and certificate programs to the Trial Practice Institute, you’ll customize your studies so you’re prepared to succeed.
Our programs and focus areas provide course groupings, allowing you to build your expertise in a particular area of legal practice.
Getting a joint JD/MBA degree at MSU Law prepares you for the unique challenges – and opportunities – of practicing law in a corporate setting.
Our flexible curriculum allows you to work with leading experts to build specialized knowledge. We offer around 140 different elective courses every year in a wide range of fields.
With nationally recognized faculty in the areas of immigration law, civil rights, environmental law, Indigenous law, and more, the College of Law trains future leaders to solve problems in their communities.
A comprehensive repository of information about animal law, including: over 1200 full text cases, 1400 US statutes, over 60 topics and explanations, and legal articles on a variety of animal topics and an international collection.
Committed to the education of Native law students and the training of lawyers prepared to work on behalf of tribes around the country.
Addresses issues of ethics and the legal profession through teaching, research, and outreach programs.
Connects students and educators to resources dedicated to protecting and explaining students' First Amendment rights in an ever-changing technological era.
Educating students and the broader community about international human rights and humanitarian law.
Students learn how to protect groundbreaking discoveries in the Intellectual Property, Information, and Communications Law program and explore the future of the legal profession in the Center for Law, Technology, and Innovation. Learn more...
Helps business owners to navigate the complex legal processes associated with starting a company and protecting their intellectual property.
Our IPIC faculty are leaders in intellectual property law, and they bring their scholarship and hands-on experience into the classroom.
Expert faculty members in administrative law, corporate law, contracts, and taxation guide students through ever-changing business landscapes, preparing them for rewarding careers in business and government.
Our flexible online program prepares students to advance their careers with the world's leading food brands.
Dedicated course of study in the field of conservation law designed to train participants interested in working with state and federal land use, wildlife and fisheries management, timber management, energy and mining regulation, and similar fields of natural resource management.
For more than ten years, the Center has been at the forefront of integrating technology and innovation into the legal profession.
MSU Law's Clinics represent a broad range of professional interests. Once students have established the foundation of law knowledge, 2Ls and 3Ls at MSU Law have the opportunity to apply the law outside of the lecture hall.
The two-year TPI curriculum covers every stage of the trial process, from pre-trail preparation to jury selection to sentencing. TPI students study courtroom technology, how to present scientific evidence, and the performance skills they'll need to engage jurors.
As members of an appellate moot court competition team, students have the opportunity to argue in law schools and courtrooms throughout the country.
For more than ten years, the Center has been at the forefront of integrating technology and innovation into the legal profession.
A dual degree opportunity for students pursing a JD degree with MSU Law.
Our IPIC faculty are leaders in intellectual property law, and they bring their scholarship and hands-on experience into the classroom.
Prospective students can apply to both programs concurrently, with the benefit of learning about admission and scholarship aid from each program before enrolling.