Declaring or Changing a Concentration/Major
University Policy
School of Law Policy
As the practice of law becomes increasingly specialized, today’s lawyer needs advanced skills to stay ahead of rapidly changing laws and regulations. At Boston University School of Law, students can develop these skills by concentrating their studies in one of these specialized fields:
- Health Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Public Interest
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Transactional Practice
By pursuing a concentration, students can engage in advanced, in-depth study with the leading scholars and practitioners in a specific field, without having to pursue an advanced degree. Students are then equipped with the specialized legal training and tools that can give them a powerful advantage in the marketplace.
Typically, students begin a concentration in their second year but may formally declare a concentration any time in their three years of study. A faculty advisor who has specialized expertise in a given area of the law is assigned to each concentration to offer students advice throughout their course of study. Once students have decided to pursue a concentration, they should complete an Intent to Concentrate form, available online or from the School of Law Registrar’s office (LAW 502). Any administrative questions about a concentration should be directed to Academic Engagement at 617-353-3127.
