Law Program

The law degree program at University of New Hampshire School of Law prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer law program.

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University of New Hampshire School of Law

40 University Drive, Rindge, NH

The University of New Hampshire School of Law, located in Concord, New Hampshire and formerly known as the Franklin Pierce Law Center, was founded in 1973. The founders of the school designed the curriculum as such that students studying would learn how to think like lawyers and know how to practice law. The school offers a variety of educational resources and opportunities to law students including a 15:1 student teacher ratio, semester long externship programs in particular fields of law, and a practice based alternative to the BAR exam through the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. The school promotes an atmosphere of openness, dialogue and exchange of ideas between students, peers and faculty.

Academics

Though the school offers a limited selection of law degrees, the degrees themselves can be focus on a particular concentration. By focusing on a concentration, the student will utilize externship opportunities, elective courses and other aspects of the education provided to build upon the chosen concentration.  The University of New Hampshire School of Law is always looking at new and growing fields of law, adding concentrations or specialized programs and courses as necessary.

Law degree concentrations:

• Business
• Commerce and Technology
• Criminal Practice
• Intellectual Property
• Social Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to the University of New Hampshire School of Law requires a thorough and complete application which will be reviewed by admissions officer. The selection process maintains a very high standard and the number of students admitted will be low. A recommendation is for potential applicants to call the school and discuss the admissions process and possibility for enrollment with an admissions representative.

The institution offers a variety of financial aid opportunities. Interested students should contact the financial aid office to begin the process for determining eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of New Hampshire School of Law offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).