New York University School of Law 10 courses 83 total credits
NYU Law’s 16 areas of study offer students a wide choice of academic specialties with courses taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Our rigorous academic programs create a close-knit, dynamic community, enriched by an impressive roster of centers and student organizations, as well as opportunities to work directly with faculty on cutting-edge research. Traditional required courses are complemented by our specially-designed Legislation and the Regulatory State course, which gives an in-depth understanding of government processes, and our renowned Lawyering Program, where you'll learn the practical skills that every lawyer needs. You'll also have the chance to take the first steps of your career path early by taking an elective. Always an academic innovator, the Law School continues to lead the way in legal education on several fronts (Experiential and Clinical, Interdiscplinary and Global) and these fronts can be explored in the 2L and 3L years:
| Experiential Learning (as above) | 3 credits |
| Writing Requirement | 3 credits |
| Upper-Level Law Electives | 36 credits |
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW-LW 11672 | Contracts | 4 |
| LAW-LW 11147 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| LAW-LW 10687 | Lawyering (Year) | 5 |
| LAW-LW 10925 | Legislation and the Regulatory State | 4 |
| LAW-LW 11650 | Procedure | 5 |
| LAW-LW 11275 | Torts | 4 |
| LAW-LW 10598 or LAW-LW 11702 | Constitutional Law or Constitutional Law | 4 |
| LAW-LW 10427 or LAW-LW 11783 | Property or Property | 4 |
| Total Major Requirements | 83 credits | |
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