J.D. Program
Prepare for legal practice through a full-time Juris Doctor program that combines foundational coursework, specialized study and experiential learning.
Academic Information
Academic Programs at the University of Houston Law Center
A Law Center—not just a law school. UH Law Center combines rigorous legal education, nationally recognized faculty, specialized academic programs and practical learning opportunities in one of the nation’s leading legal markets.
Students can build a strong foundation in traditional areas of law while also exploring nationally recognized specialties, including intellectual property, health law, advocacy, environmental law, legal writing, tax and international law. Graduate programs leading to the LL.M. degree also bring practicing lawyers from across the United States and around the world into the Law Center community.
Academic Pathways
Choose the Program That Fits Your Goals
Part-Time Evening Program
Earn a J.D. through a nationally recognized part-time evening option designed to make legal education more accessible to working professionals.
LL.M. & Graduate Programs
Advance your legal education through graduate study for U.S. and internationally trained lawyers in specialized areas of law.
Centers, Institutes & Specialty Programs
Explore focused study in areas including health law, intellectual property, energy and environmental law, advocacy, tax, international law and more.
National Recognition
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
UH Law Center is nationally recognized across a broad range of legal specialties. The rankings below reflect the current U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings featured on the Law Center homepage.
Beyond the Classroom
Build Practical Legal Skills
Legal Clinics
Work with clients and communities through clinical programs that connect legal education with real-world legal service.
Advocacy & Skills Training
Develop courtroom, negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills through competitions, coursework and the Blakely Advocacy Institute.
Career Preparation
Connect academic study with career goals through employer engagement, counseling, recruiting programs and professional development.
