No matter your area of interest, Willamette Law will help you pursue your goals.

Our curriculum will help you customize your JD to prepare you for a legal career in some of today’s most in-demand sectors. Our clinics, simulation-based courses, and certificates help to focus your attention while you are in law school. You can choose from any one of our certificate programs to enrich your law school experience.

BUSINESS LAW

Learn how to counsel business clients on transactions, formation, intellectual property issues, corporate governance, taxation, and compliance with government regulations.

LAW & GOVERNMENT

Delve into the process of making and advocating for public law and policy as you consider the role of law within the public sector.

ELDER & ESTATE PLANNING LAW

Learn how to counsel clients on wills, trusts, taxes, incapacity planning, and end-of life issues.

ADVOCACY & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Become an expert at resolving conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Take on the climate crisis and advocate for legislation that will safeguard our planet for future generations – while balancing economic development with ecological preservation.

HEALTH LAW

Our location between Salem Health and the Oregon State Capitol offers students an ideal environment to study the intersection of healthcare, law, and government.

INTERNATIONAL LAW

Develop the skills and confidence to help clients navigate the complexities of global relations and laws.