Course Groupings
Course Groupings
The University of St. Thomas School of Law offers a broad curriculum based on the social justice emphasis of our mission, and takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of law. At present, we do not offer a certificate or a concentration area. Instead, we encourage each student to choose electives that will best prepare him or her for his or her career in law.
Some law students take courses based on their specific interests in an area of law; others dabble across a wide array of coursework allowing them to develop a broader understanding of the general body of law. In fact, lawyers gain their true "expertise" in a particular area of the law throughout the duration of their career. Additionally, lawyers are frequently required to change the focus of their law practice and develop another range of knowledge and expertise without returning to law school to further their studies.
The following are examples that show how students interested in specific areas of law could choose among courses that would help them develop a particular focus by taking certain classes. The list is by no means exhaustive. It is expected that the close relationships developed with faculty advisers and mentors in the first year will assist students as they explore their areas of study.
