Concentrations

Concentrations allow UC Law students to gain the skills and knowledge required for effective practice through coursework, practical experiences, and life of the college components. The Concentration areas are:

• Corporate Law
• Criminal Law & Wrongful Convictions
• Health Law
• International Legal Studies
• Labor and Employment Law
• Social Justice

The challenges faced by businesses in the 21st century demand a new kind of business lawyer – one with a superior understanding of the law, an appreciation for the blinding speed of change, and the technological expertise to deliver legal solutions more efficiently than ever before. Cincinnati Law graduates are prepared to deliver sophisticated legal representation in an ever-changing business environment. Learn more about the requirements for the Corporate Law Concentration.

The challenges faced by businesses in the 21st century demand a new kind of business lawyer – one with a superior understanding of the law, an appreciation for the blinding speed of change, and the technological expertise to deliver legal solutions more efficiently than ever before. Cincinnati Law graduates are prepared to deliver sophisticated legal representation in an ever-changing business environment. Learn more about the requirements for the Criminal Law and Wrongful Convictions Concentration.

The Health Law Concentration allows students to explore and demonstrate an interest in the study of health law. Students pursuing this concentration will be prepared to represent health care providers and systems, work in the public sector, or provide individual advocacy. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the credit hour requirements and the distribution requirements. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in Health Law" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the Health Law Concentration.

The concentration in International Legal Studies is designed to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the field. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the Credit Hours Requirement and the Distribution Requirement. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in International Legal Studies" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the requirements for the Concentration in International Legal Studies.

The Labor and Employment Law Concentration allows students to explore and demonstrate their interest in workplace law. Students pursuing the concentration will be prepared to represent workers, unions, employers, and government agencies; work in the public or private sector; work as in-house counsel; or provide individual advocacy. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the credit hour requirements and the distribution requirements. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in Labor and Employment Law" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the Labor and Employment Law Concentration.

As one of the nation’s leading social justice law schools, the concentration in Social Justice is designed to allow students to demonstrate their advanced knowledge of the subject area. To qualify for the concentration, students must satisfy both the Credit Hours Requirement and the Distribution Requirement. Students will verify their satisfaction of the requirements by submitting an "Application for Concentration in Social Justice" to the College of Law Registrar at least one month prior to the date of their graduation. Learn more about the requirements for the Social Justice Concentration.