What concentrations or specializations does UST Law offer?
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. Therefore, we do not indicate any of our curricula as a specialty or concentration area and instead, encourage each student to choose electives that will best prepare them for their career in law. Unlike in undergraduate studies, students are not required to declare a major. Law students typically take courses based on their specific interests in an area of law, or 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 without returning to law school. Finally, it is important to note that UST Law offers
