Academics

Fully accredited by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools, the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law is proud to offer its students a world-class education, designed to prepare them for success on the bar exam and in the legal profession. Combining traditional classroom instruction with hands-on experiential learning opportunities that support its mission of public service, Brandeis Law gives its students the tools they will need to develop critical intellectual and legal skills.

The Juris Doctor (JD) program at Brandeis Law prepares its graduates to:

•    develop a solid understanding of core legal principles of substantive and procedural law in a variety of practice areas;
•    identify and articulate legal, factual and procedural issues and analyze those issues in light of governing law;
•    hone research and communication strategies central to effective representation in both litigative and transactional contexts;
•    understand complex legal issues and structures from a diversity of perspectives; and
•    assume proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system.

To view the academic calendar for the current and upcoming academic years, click here.