Public Interest Curriculum

Beyond foundational coursework, students may select from an extensive array of courses and in-depth seminars and benefit from the scholarship of renowned academics and practitioners.

Courses

Students can explore the wide range of public interest issues through courses including the following:

Administrative Law
Constitutional Litigation
Child Advocacy
Criminal Justice
Education Law
Environmental Law
Feminist Legal Theory
Gender and Law
International Human Rights
Juvenile Law
Victimless Crimes

In-Depth Seminars

Emory Law hosts visiting scholars from around the world and sponsors workshops and colloquia on public interest issues such as the following:

Education Policy
Disability and Discrimination
Constitutional and International Law
Reproductive Issues
Politics and Democratic Governance
Housing and Homelessness

Academic Programs and Projects

Emory Law’s academic programs and projects focus attention on specific areas of the law. Students benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that brings together respected professors, leading scholars from around the world, and “learn by doing” experiential programs.