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Haub Law is home to the nation’s #1 Environmental Law program according to U.S. News & World Report, and is the #1 Environmental Policy Center of Excellence in the world. Our successful Trial Advocacy program is ranked #13, placing it impressively among the top 10% of schools nationwide. Discover these and other top ranked programs.

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From Criminal, International or Environmental Law, to Immigration Law or Health Law and Policy, Haub Law provides students with a roadmap for pursuing their unique interests in law. Find your Path to Practice.

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Our pursuit of racial and social justice in our community, nation and beyond is demonstrated through the longstanding work of our Centers, Institutes, Clinics and Programs, and woven into the DNA of our culture and our leadership. Learn about our Access to Justice Project.

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.

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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

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.

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.

Environmental Law Program

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.

U.S. News Badge awarding Elisabeth Haub School of Law the number one environmental law program in the country

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.

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Meet Our Community

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Professor Smita Narula

“My aim is to ensure that our students graduate with the confidence, insight, and legal skills needed to take on challenges...”

Smita Narula

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Student Eliana Cruz '26

“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.”

Eliana Cruz '26

Basil Seggos '01, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at White Plains

“Haub Law students are always the best prepared lawyers…they are also driven by a sense of commitment to the environment.”

Basil Seggos ‘01

Events

December 6
7:30am to 6:30pm
23rd Annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use & Sustainable Development Conference The Land Use Law Center is pleased to announce the 2024 Alfred B…