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Academics and Faculty
With rigorous academics, a committed, approachable faculty, and focused skill-building opportunities and experiences, you’ll be empowered to become the kind of lawyer you aspire to be at New England Law Boston.
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An Academic Environment That Empowers
Flexible Degree Programs
We offer a
full-time
Juris Doctor (JD) program and three part-time programs—
evening
flexible
, and one of the nation’s only
part-time day
JD programs—so you can tailor your law school experience to your life. There’s also a full-time
Master of Laws
(LLM) program for international lawyers who want to learn more about the U.S. legal system.
Supportive Professors
Learn from distinguished legal scholars and practitioners who are dedicated to your success. With top-tier academic credentials, years of hard-won legal victories, influential research, and a proven ability to communicate their expertise and enthusiasm, your professors will become your mentors and help you build the skills and connections to make your legal passion your profession.
Robust Curriculum
Start with carefully curated foundational courses that equip you with legal knowledge and skills essential to success in law school and beyond. You’ll then choose from more than 100 electives, including
clinics
and courses that simulate a practice environment, as you fine-tune your professional path and gain practical experience that gives you a competitive edge.
Certificates and Concentrations
Graduate with the knowledge and experiences to hit the ground running in an area of law you’re passionate about, with a concentration or certificate in an in-demand field. We offer a criminal practice and procedure certificate and concentrations in business law, family law, international law, litigation, public interest law, small firm practice, or trusts and estates.
Academic Support
From the Academic Excellence Program for first year students that builds core legal competencies to the Honors Program, as well as the top-ranked Bar Exam Preparation Program that helps students pass the bar at higher rates, New England Law provides the resources and personal guidance you need to enter the legal profession with confidence.
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
What You Need to Succeed
Scholarships & Aid Programs
Every New England Law student is eligible—and encouraged to apply—for a scholarship: 96% of our first-year students received one or more in 2025.
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Practical Experiences
From your first year at New England Law, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain the hands-on experience and real-world skills you need to become the kind of lawyer you aspire to be.
Career Services
Develop a personalized strategy with a career adviser, participate in workshops, receive résumé reviews, and complete mock interviews to launch your legal career.
Vibrant Student Life
Our dynamic Boston location and tight-knit, welcoming community offer endless opportunities for growth, connection, and achievement—professionally and personally.
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Email:
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Call:
617-422-7210
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