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Intellectual<br>Property

Intellectual
Property

Study technology, intellectual property, entertainment, and innovation law with world-class scholars and practitioners; IP journal, clinic, fellowships, and externships
Study<br>Abroad

Study
Abroad

Each summer, Vanderbilt in Venice brings together a maximum of 45 students with four professors to study selected topics in international law in the rich cultural center of Venice, Italy.
Public<br>Interest

Public
Interest

Robust experiential learning options through clinics, externships and student organizations; intensive support for launching PI careers; stipends, fellowships, and LRAP; social justice curriculum
Corporate<br>Law

Corporate
Law

A renowned corporate law faculty offers a broad curriculum covering both litigation and transactional practice; Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program; Law & Business certificate; 3-year JD/MSF; 4-year JD/MBA
Law &<br>Innovation

Law &
Innovation

Designed to equip students to navigate and influence the rapid social, economic, and technological transformations of the legal industry and to succeed in tomorrow’s legal environment.
Ph.D. Program<br>in Law & Economics

Ph.D. Program
in Law & Economics

Pursue a Ph.D. in law and economics and a J.D. in a fully integrated curriculum. Students are fully funded by a package of fellowship support covering tuition and stipend for both degrees.
Social<br>Justice

Social
Justice

Explore equality, access and service in and out of class; courses and clinics address diverse topics; Social Justice Reading Group; externships, stipends, and fellowships
International<br>Legal Studies

International
Legal Studies

Prepare for practice in a global context by combining substantive classes with practical experience in the International Law Practice Lab, externships, and stipends; study abroad in Venice
Law &<br>Business Certificate

Law &
Business Certificate

An innovative, interdisciplinary upper-level curriculum that builds expertise in business law, corporate management, accounting and finance without extending J.D. studies beyond three years.
V-Legal Executive<br> Online Certificate

V-Legal Executive
Online Certificate

If you regularly encounter legal issues at work, and want to better understand the complexities of the law, make a long-term investment in your career with the 100% online V-Legal Executive Certificate.
Criminal<br>Justice

Criminal
Justice

Distinguished criminal law faculty; broad array of courses, seminars, and clinics; upper level courses on specialized areas such as juvenile justice, international criminal law, and mental health
Law &<br>Government

Law &
Government

Interdisciplinary engagement with the structures of government, allocation of powers, fundamental values of the legal order and the most vexing and interesting issues of our time
Litigation &<br>Dispute Resolution

Litigation &
Dispute Resolution

Prepare for real-world litigation practice anywhere in the nation through an advanced legal curriculum that develops core competencies essential to succeed as a litigator.
Clinical Legal<br>Education

Clinical Legal
Education

Learn the theory and practice of law in context under faculty supervision. Represent clients in court or transactions, or complete legal research for government and international institutions.
Dual Degree Programs

Dual Degree Programs

Combine a VLS JD with a companion graduate degree in economics, business, medicine, divinity, or education policy.
Judicial Clerkship Program

Judicial Clerkship Program

Based on ABA data, Vanderbilt consistently ranks among the top dozen law schools on the percentage of graduates securing federal clerkships.
Energy, Environment & Land Use

Energy, Environment & Land Use

An interdisciplinary approach to teaching, research and service in environmental law; extensive curriculum and activities; fellowships & externships; Climate Change Research Network; Annual Review
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