Constitutional law is the foundation of our free society.
It defines the powers and limits of government and government officials, from the President in the Oval Office to the police officer on the beat. A concentration in this important field will set you up for a successful career in constitutional law, politics, civil rights, and more.
Courses
First-year courses provide a survey on the basic structure of our constitutional systems and individual rights. Upper-level courses offer a deep dive into key areas of constitutional law and opportunities to engage in simulated constitutional litigation.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience through moot court competitions, externships with government agencies and civil rights organizations, and volunteer work with faculty engaged in pro bono litigation.
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Meet the Faculty
Andrew M. Coats
Director Emeritus of the Law Center, Dean Emeritus of the College of Law, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Presidential Professor, Arch B. & Jo Anne Gilbert Professor of Law
Eang Ngov
Professor of Law
Amy Pepper
Director of OU Legal Clinics, Associate Professor of Clinical Legal Education
Carla D. Pratt
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Chair in Civil Rights, Race and Justice
Joseph Thai
Glenn R. Watson Centennial Chair in Law, Presidential Professor of Law
Student Associations
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF THE J.D. PROGRAM
Are you a current lawyer? Take your degree and accolades to the next level by earning your LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies at OU Law.
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