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• On campus, full-time
• Experiential learning opportunities in your preferred area of focus
• #8 Ranked Trial Advocacy Program¹
• Orange Flex: Optional 3L Externship With Online Course Options
• Explore 12 Joint Degree Opportunities

Our On-Campus J.D. Program at Syracuse Law gives you the core knowledge, aptitude, and skills to build your career as a profession-ready lawyer in a broad spectrum of fields. An innovative approach to legal education, our vast and connected alumni network, and our focus on collaboration will help you create the foundation for a lifetime of success. With more than 11,000 alumni around the globe, you'll have access to mentors, externships, and colleagues interested in your success.

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At Syracuse you'll earn more than a law degree. Build a launch pad for the next phase of your career.

Take your legal education to the city where you want to build your career. Orange Flex lets you spend your final year embedded in legal externships in key markets across the country while completing your courses through our online JDinteractive program. Work with top firms, government agencies, and organizations in your target market.

Combine your J.D. with a graduate degree from Syracuse University's top-ranked schools:

• Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) from the #1-ranked Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs²
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Whitman School of Management
• Master's degrees in Communications, Disability Studies, International Relations, Forensic Science, and more

Study with faculty leading civil rights advocacy and policy reform—preparing you for careers in government, nonprofits, and private practice.

Master courtroom skills through our nationally ranked trial advocacy program, moot court competitions, and real client representation.

Gain specialized knowledge in intelligence law, homeland security, and international security policy—critical skills for government and defense sector careers.

Work with real clients through the Innovation Law Center, protecting innovations and navigating complex IP landscapes.

Certificates of Advanced Study

Joint Degree Options

Uniform Bar Exam pass rate by Syracuse Law graduates 2022-2024³

Get the support you need with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and structured faculty and alumni mentorship programs from day one. Dineen Hall, a top-ranked law school facility,⁴ features collaborative learning spaces, a state-of-the-art trial courtroom, dedicated student organization offices, and specialized spaces for veterans and international students.

Enjoy everything Syracuse University offers:

• NCAA Division I athletics and Orange spirit
• Barnes Center wellness facilities (mental health, fitness, recreation)
• 300+ University student organizations
• On-campus golf course, ice skating, outdoor adventures
• Vibrant arts and culture scene

Every Syracuse Law graduate receives comprehensive bar exam preparation through an exclusive Kaplan All Access Partnership. 

First-year curriculum support

Diagnostic assessments throughout law school

Full bar review course

Personalized coaching and study strategies

Don't want to relocate or pause your career for law school? The hybrid JDinteractive (JDi) program offers the identical J.D. degree with the same renowned faculty, in-depth curriculum, bar prep support, and career services—all designed around your schedule. With primarily online coursework and strategic in-person residencies, you can earn your law degree while maintaining your current responsibilities. 

Designed for Professionals. Delivered with Excellence. An Online J.D. that Works for You.

Sources

1. Retrieved on October 1, 2025 from usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/trial-advocacy-rankings 
2. Retrieved on October 1, 2025, from usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/syracuse-university-196413 
3. Based on on-campus J.D. and hybrid J.Di graduates who earned their degrees between 2022 and 2024 and successfully passed the bar exam in the February or July 2024 administration. The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) jurisdictions cover 41 states.
4. Retrieved on October 1, 2025 from preLaw Magazine Winter 2024, p. 34. Accessed via bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=811126&p=&pn=&ver=html5.

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