Law Certificates | Law School Certificate Programs | New England Law
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Law Certificates | Law School Certificate Programs | New England Law
Career-focused Certificates and Concentrations
With one of our law concentrations or a certificate, you’ll fine-tune your professional path and graduate with the foundation to jump into the area of law you’re passionate about: business law, criminal law, family law, international law, litigation, public interest law, small firm practice, or trusts and estates.
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International Law
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Litigation
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Public interest Law
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Trusts and Estates Law
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Pursue your legal passion. Jump-start your career.
To complete your concentration, simply complete a designated number of credits in given courses. While choosing an area of concentration is not required, it can give you a competitive edge in an in-demand field.
Business Law Concentration
Build a strong foundation in business law and jump-start your career with 10 credits in your choice of dynamic courses. Our proximity to Boston’s commercial and financial districts gives you unparalleled access to corporations driving our local and national economy.
Learn more
Compliance and Risk Management
With Boston’s many businesses and varied industries—many within walking distance of our campus—there is no shortage of exciting opportunities to pursue hands-on work in Compliance and Risk Management.
Learn more
Criminal Practice and Procedure Certificate
Earned concurrently with your JD, this certificate will empower you to become an effective criminal law practitioner, equipped with an in-depth understanding of, and hands-on experience in, a wide array of issues, including social justice, mercy, and community engagement.
Learn more
Family Law Concentration
A top-ranked law school for family law, our 10-credit concentration covers this specialty’s wide spectrum of issues, including: children and the law, domestic violence, law and the elderly, and juvenile law, giving you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice.
Learn more
Immigration Law
By studying immigration law at New England Law | Boston, you will experience the true work of an immigration lawyer, from assisting individuals looking to enter or remain in the U.S. to helping businesses navigate international hiring to developing policies with global implications. And you’ll be at the forefront of human rights and national security issues, such as refugee and asylum claims, human trafficking, and transnational migration.
Learn more
Intellectual Property Law
New England Law | Boston was ahead of the curve in offering a program in intellectual property law—fitting for such a cutting-edge legal specialty. Our concentration in Intellectual Property Law can help you launch a rewarding career in this in-demand field.
Learn more
International Law Concentration
Prepare to meet our interconnected world’s demand for legal practitioners who specialize in international law as you explore your interest and gain practical experience in human rights law, international business, and global economic regulations.
Learn more
Litigation Concentration
Prepare for this exciting, multifaceted legal specialty that can lead to an exhilarating career. You’ll gain the skills to be an effective criminal or civil litigator equipped to represent clients in state and federal court, in administrative tribunals, and in arbitration and mediation.
Learn more
Public Interest Law Concentration
Explore and gain real-world experience in this field’s many facets, including criminal law, environmental law, family law, immigration law, and public international law, while learning and working alongside others who share your purpose and your passion.
Learn more
Small Firm Practice
Whether you’re hoping to get in on the ground floor advising a startup, want to help the family business, or plan to launch your own practice, this 10-credit concentration will prepare you to hit the ground running with legal knowledge and practical skills.
Learn more
Trusts & Estates Law
Help individuals and families plan and administer their estates and represent executors and trustees. You’ll learn to counsel clients in the transfer of their wealth to loved ones, and how to plan for the possibility of legal incapacity, and other life events.
Learn more
Tax Law
Everyone is subject to tax law, which means tax lawyers can find work in virtually every employment sector. New England Law’s Tax Law concentration program prepares graduates for careers at accounting firms, law firms, in tax departments, and in government.
Learn more
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
—
Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
Related Experiences and Centers
Clinics and Externships
Participate in clinics and externships to represent real clients in the field, under supervision. Gain hands‑on experience drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and advocating in court, while earning academic credit and professional mentorship. One of the…
Learn more
Summer Fellowship Program
Work alongside practicing attorneys in law firms, corporations, or government agencies after your first year (second year for part‑time students). Receive a $4,500 stipend and make valuable professional connections as you spend eight to ten…
Learn more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain valuable…
Learn more
New England Law Review
Join the New England Law Review and shape cutting‑edge legal scholarship. Many articles in this student-run publication are cited in statutes, federal regulations, and other law review journals. You’ll edit manuscripts, write on emerging issues,…
Learn more
Judicial Internships
Secure judicial internships in state and federal courts, drafting opinions, researching case law, and preparing memoranda under the guidance of judges and clerks. Cultivate courtroom insights, professional contacts, and practical litigation skills as you gain…
Learn more
International Opportunities
Spend a summer in Galway, Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or secure an externship at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International…
Learn more
Advocacy & Skills Teams
Our advocacy and moot court/mock trial teams give you the opportunity to sharpen the legal writing and presentation skills that will prove invaluable throughout your legal career—and to demonstrate those skills to potential employers who…
Learn more
Center for Business Law
Learn how the legal and business worlds connect and tackle emerging issues such as compliance, commercial law, corporate governance, securities practice, intellectual property, health law, and more. Gain hands-on experience with an internship or on…
Learn more
Center for Law and Social Responsibility
Become the legal advocate that you want to be. At the Center, you’ll get real lawyering experience in criminal justice, immigration, education, the environment, or women’s and children’s issues as you work alongside professors or…
Learn more
Center for International Law and Policy
Immerse yourself in the practice of international law. Through sought-after international externships , research projects, academic offerings, and Center-sponsored events, you’ll build both expertise and empathy. You’ll also gain first-hand experience—and real-world skills—in international legal…
Learn more
See Yourself at New England Law
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Career-focused Certificates and Concentrations
With one of our law concentrations or a certificate, you’ll fine-tune your professional path and graduate with the foundation to jump into the area of law you’re passionate about: business law, criminal law, family law, international law, litigation, public interest law, small firm practice, or trusts and estates.
REQUEST INFO
CONTACT
APPLY NOW
Home
>
Academics and Faculty
>
Certificates and Concentrations
What’s your focus?
I want to practice…
Business Law
Click Here
Criminal Law
Click Here
Family Law
Click Here
International Law
Click Here
Litigation
Click Here
Public interest Law
Click Here
In a small firm
Click Here
Trusts and Estates Law
Click Here
Pursue your legal passion. Jump-start your career.
To complete your concentration, simply complete a designated number of credits in given courses. While choosing an area of concentration is not required, it can give you a competitive edge in an in-demand field.
Business Law Concentration
Build a strong foundation in business law and jump-start your career with 10 credits in your choice of dynamic courses. Our proximity to Boston’s commercial and financial districts gives you unparalleled access to corporations driving our local and national economy.
Learn more
Compliance and Risk Management
With Boston’s many businesses and varied industries—many within walking distance of our campus—there is no shortage of exciting opportunities to pursue hands-on work in Compliance and Risk Management.
Learn more
Criminal Practice and Procedure Certificate
Earned concurrently with your JD, this certificate will empower you to become an effective criminal law practitioner, equipped with an in-depth understanding of, and hands-on experience in, a wide array of issues, including social justice, mercy, and community engagement.
Learn more
Family Law Concentration
A top-ranked law school for family law, our 10-credit concentration covers this specialty’s wide spectrum of issues, including: children and the law, domestic violence, law and the elderly, and juvenile law, giving you ample opportunities to put what you learn into practice.
Learn more
Immigration Law
By studying immigration law at New England Law | Boston, you will experience the true work of an immigration lawyer, from assisting individuals looking to enter or remain in the U.S. to helping businesses navigate international hiring to developing policies with global implications. And you’ll be at the forefront of human rights and national security issues, such as refugee and asylum claims, human trafficking, and transnational migration.
Learn more
Intellectual Property Law
New England Law | Boston was ahead of the curve in offering a program in intellectual property law—fitting for such a cutting-edge legal specialty. Our concentration in Intellectual Property Law can help you launch a rewarding career in this in-demand field.
Learn more
International Law Concentration
Prepare to meet our interconnected world’s demand for legal practitioners who specialize in international law as you explore your interest and gain practical experience in human rights law, international business, and global economic regulations.
Learn more
Litigation Concentration
Prepare for this exciting, multifaceted legal specialty that can lead to an exhilarating career. You’ll gain the skills to be an effective criminal or civil litigator equipped to represent clients in state and federal court, in administrative tribunals, and in arbitration and mediation.
Learn more
Public Interest Law Concentration
Explore and gain real-world experience in this field’s many facets, including criminal law, environmental law, family law, immigration law, and public international law, while learning and working alongside others who share your purpose and your passion.
Learn more
Small Firm Practice
Whether you’re hoping to get in on the ground floor advising a startup, want to help the family business, or plan to launch your own practice, this 10-credit concentration will prepare you to hit the ground running with legal knowledge and practical skills.
Learn more
Trusts & Estates Law
Help individuals and families plan and administer their estates and represent executors and trustees. You’ll learn to counsel clients in the transfer of their wealth to loved ones, and how to plan for the possibility of legal incapacity, and other life events.
Learn more
Tax Law
Everyone is subject to tax law, which means tax lawyers can find work in virtually every employment sector. New England Law’s Tax Law concentration program prepares graduates for careers at accounting firms, law firms, in tax departments, and in government.
Learn more
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
—
Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
Related Experiences and Centers
Clinics and Externships
Participate in clinics and externships to represent real clients in the field, under supervision. Gain hands‑on experience drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and advocating in court, while earning academic credit and professional mentorship. One of the…
Learn more
Summer Fellowship Program
Work alongside practicing attorneys in law firms, corporations, or government agencies after your first year (second year for part‑time students). Receive a $4,500 stipend and make valuable professional connections as you spend eight to ten…
Learn more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain valuable…
Learn more
New England Law Review
Join the New England Law Review and shape cutting‑edge legal scholarship. Many articles in this student-run publication are cited in statutes, federal regulations, and other law review journals. You’ll edit manuscripts, write on emerging issues,…
Learn more
Judicial Internships
Secure judicial internships in state and federal courts, drafting opinions, researching case law, and preparing memoranda under the guidance of judges and clerks. Cultivate courtroom insights, professional contacts, and practical litigation skills as you gain…
Learn more
International Opportunities
Spend a summer in Galway, Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or secure an externship at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International…
Learn more
Advocacy & Skills Teams
Our advocacy and moot court/mock trial teams give you the opportunity to sharpen the legal writing and presentation skills that will prove invaluable throughout your legal career—and to demonstrate those skills to potential employers who…
Learn more
Center for Business Law
Learn how the legal and business worlds connect and tackle emerging issues such as compliance, commercial law, corporate governance, securities practice, intellectual property, health law, and more. Gain hands-on experience with an internship or on…
Learn more
Center for Law and Social Responsibility
Become the legal advocate that you want to be. At the Center, you’ll get real lawyering experience in criminal justice, immigration, education, the environment, or women’s and children’s issues as you work alongside professors or…
Learn more
Center for International Law and Policy
Immerse yourself in the practice of international law. Through sought-after international externships , research projects, academic offerings, and Center-sponsored events, you’ll build both expertise and empathy. You’ll also gain first-hand experience—and real-world skills—in international legal…
Learn more
See Yourself at New England Law
Think New England Law | Boston is the perfect fit for you but want to find out before you apply?
Visit campus
Request info
Viewbook