Areas of Focus
This Areas of Focus guide is being presented to Suffolk University law student to
assist them in planning their program of study here at the law school, in light of their
long-term career goals. The guide is intended to inform our students of the many
course offerings, internships and extra-curricular activities that are likely to prove
advantageous to them as preparation for practice in various areas of law.
Organizationally, the Area of Focus guide provides a descriptive summary of practice
areas, identifies core courses, and makes recommendations for further course
selection and skill-building activities available to our students. Each of the sections
has been developed and prepared by faculty members teaching in the practice area,
and is aimed at providing guidance and direction to students as they select courses,
internships and pursue other related activities.
It should be noted that the Areas of Focus are not academic concentrations. The lists
of courses are not intended to be all-inclusive, and there can be significant diversity in
the programmatic elements chosen by particular students. The practice areas have
been determined by student interest, Career Development Office surveys and
information about the employment of our law graduates. These categories will be
reviewed on a regular basis and enhanced with such features as faculty biographies,
course descriptions, and new course offerings. Please note that not all courses listed
for each category will be offered every semester or every year.
Bankruptcy Law
Civil Litigation
Civil Rights and Human Rights
Law
Corporate Finance, Small
Businesses and Other Private
Sector Organizations
Criminal Law
Dispute Resolution
Environmental and Energy Law
Health and Biomedical Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property
International Law
Juvenile and Family Law
Labor and Employment Law
Law and Public Service
Patent Law
Personal Injury Law
Real Estate and Land Use
Taxation
