The JD program offers a rigorous, integrated curriculum designed to ensure the development of academic, procedural and lawyering skills. Flexible scheduling allows students to choose either a full-time or part-time option, and to begin in either the fall or spring semester.
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Where Intellect Meets Impact
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University offers a distinctive path to practice curriculum that sharpens critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy skills essential to thrive in today’s legal profession—environmental law, criminal law, public interest law, corporate law, human rights, and more. Taught by nationally recognized faculty experts, Haub Law prepares graduates to champion justice, give voice to the voiceless, defend rights, and shape policies.
Explore Our Campus
Located just 40 minutes from New York City, Haub Law’s serene campus is just steps away from federal, state, county and local courts, law firms, and Fortune 100 companies in the vibrant city of White Plains, making it the ideal location to study, work and unwind.
Degree Programs
Our graduate programs offer students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their chosen area of law, while also honing the skills necessary to put their new knowledge to work. Choose from a LLM in environmental law or comparative legal studies.
Our highly competitive SJD Program in Environmental Law is ideal for aspiring legal scholars and teachers. This intensive research program guides emerging scholars through the process of writing and publishing a doctoral dissertation that fosters original knowledge.
Ranked #1 in the Nation
Since 1978, our renowned faculty have been pioneers in developing and implementing environmental law and are today’s leading scholars and practitioners advancing the field. With 40+ environmental law courses, 2 clinics, 7 renowned centers, and dozens of internship and externship opportunities, Haub Law offers unparalleled opportunities for students with a passion to protect the environment.
Getting Students Where They Want to Go
Kiefer Campbell wanted to become a criminal defense attorney so she could provide zealous representation for people who looked like her. The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University provided her with a close-knit community of peers and mentors, as well as client-facing, hands-on experience that helped ready her for her career.
Meet Our Community
“My aim is to ensure that our students graduate with the confidence, insight, and legal skills needed to take on challenges...”
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“The Haub Law community is tremendously supportive. I feel a true sense of camaraderie. I know if my classmates can do it, I can do it.”
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“Haub Law students are always the best prepared lawyers…they are also driven by a sense of commitment to the environment.”
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