Harvard law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 1817, is the oldest operating law school in the United States. Harvard Law School hosts students from every state in the U.S. and more than 70 international locations. Courses of study range from international legal studies to cyberspace law. Students of Harvard Law will publish their own research as well as edit 17 internationally-renowned law journals. Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of theater, intramural sports and more than 90 student organizations.
The University of Chicago Law School first opened its doors in 1902 and is known today as one of the premier law schools in the United States. The University of Chicago Law School prides itself on blending the study of law with humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. First year attending students enter a legal writing program where they will master researching, writing and presenting legal arguments, while under the guidance of a Bigelow Teaching Fellow.
Founded in 1835 in Greenwich Village, New York, the New York University School of Law is one of the very first law schools to have admitted women. The school focuses on business, clinical, constitutional, criminal, environmental, innovation, interdisciplinary, international, procedure, public interest and tax law study. Admission is offered for students over the age of eighteen who have successfully completed a first year of study at other law schools. Those wishing to enter the Juris Doctor program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Stanford Law School, located in Stanford, California offers coursework from economics and business to international law and public service. Courses of study are offered to students who wish to study any legal specialty. Stanford Law School has been the pioneer for clinical education since the 1970s. Eight student-run journals in online and printed avenues are published at Stanford Law School. Additionally, students have more than 50 student organizations from which to choose. Attending students are encouraged to volunteer and participate in public interest projects.