School of Law

O’Brian Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

716-645-6603
www.law.buffalo.edu

Law Overview

The changing market for legal services has led to a proliferation of new law-related career possibilities. For example, compliance specialists work in corporations of all kinds to ensure that organizations comply with the laws of intellectual property and privacy, and human resources managers need to understand employment law and benefits rules. The Law BA is intended to respond to this changing market by preparing students for careers that do not require a licensed attorney, but where a sound understanding of the law is valuable.

At the same time, the practice of law continues to become more and more complex. Whole new careers have developed to support the work lawyers do; many of these careers do not require that one be a licensed lawyer, but do call for some understanding of law along with other specialized or technical skills. E-discovery and litigation support professionals apply technical expertise to manage the massive volume of electronically stored evidence required in all kinds of litigation. Trial and jury consultants combine such technical expertise with a practical knowledge of psychology and sociology to help lawyers communicate complex concepts to juries.

Academic Advising

The School of Law’s Undergraduate Program provides advisement to undergraduates in the Law major or minor.  Our advising staff assists you with course planning, and to navigate academic policies, procedures, and resources for students at the university.

Academic Advising Contact Information

School of Law Undergraduate Program
422/423 O’Brian Hall, North Campus
Phone: 716-645-6603
Email: law-undergraduate@buffalo.edu

Programs

• Law BA

• Law BA/Law JD

• Law Minor