At Northeastern University School of Law, innovation is our tradition.
From the time of its founding in 1898, the law school has committed
itself to addressing the needs of students and of society. As
you explore our Web site, make sure to find out about our Cooperative Legal Education Program. Northeastern offers the premier Co-op Program in the country: our
law students receive their JD in the same three-year time period
as students from other law schools, but graduate with the equivalent
of one full year of legal experience.
With four co-op work experiences, many of our graduates find that
they are better prepared for legal work than students who attend
more traditional law schools. On average, 40 percent of our students
accept post-graduate positions with their former co-op employers
and for the past three years, an average 96 percent have secured positions within six months of graduating.
As you peruse our information on career services, you will note that our graduates pursue a wide range of job
paths. Given our reputation as a nationally recognized leader
in public interest law, it is not surprising that many of our
graduates are involved in public service. Our graduates in private
practice are also impressive: ranging from in-house counsel for
major corporations such as Reebok International and The Gillette
Company to partners in law firms of all sizes in the United States
and abroad.
This Web site offers a wide variety of information about our mission and the many
unique people and programs that are the foundation of our law
school community. We appreciate your interest and hope that you
will contact us with your questions and comments.
Periodically, I offer an update to the law school community on news and developments. I encourage you to read these reports.
For a quick overview of the School of Law see At a Glance or read About Our History.
- Dean Emily A. Spieler
