Law

Concentrations

UC Law offers Concentrations for students to pursue a deeper understanding of a specific field of legal practice. Concentrations are noted on graduates' transcripts, signalling to potential employers advanced knowledge in the Concentration area.

Concentrations allow UC Law students to gain the skills and knowledge required for effective practice through coursework, practical experiences, and life of the college components. The Concentration areas are:

  • Corporate Law
  • International Legal Studies
  • Social Justice

Concentration in Corporate Law

The challenges faced by businesses in the 21st century demand a new kind of business lawyer – one with a superior understanding of the law, an appreciation for the blinding speed of change, and the technological expertise to deliver legal solutions more efficiently than ever before. Cincinnati Law graduates are prepared to deliver sophisticated legal representation in an ever-changing business environment. Learn more about the requirements for the Corporate Law Concentration.

Concentration in International Legal Studies

The concentration in International Legal Studies is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the field. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the Credit Hours Requirement and the Distribution Requirement. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in International Legal Studies" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the requirements for the Concentration in International Legal Studies.

Social Justice Concentration

As one of the nation’s leading social justice law schools, the concentration in Social Justice is designed to allow students to demonstrate their advanced knowledge of the subject area. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the Credit Hours Requirement and the Distribution Requirement. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in Social Justice" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the requirements for the Social Justice Concentration.