Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Health Concentration

A degree from McGeorge School of Law is a gateway to a variety of legal career opportunities. Your first year of core substantive law courses, legal research and writing, and professionalism will provide the foundation for your legal studies. Our concentrations, programs, and clinics will give you the ability to explore and master different areas of law to prepare you for wherever your career path may lead. McGeorge's diverse electives and co-curricular offerings allow you to explore a variety of legal career opportunities. If you have a particular career path in mind, our concentrations will enhance your J.D. experience and allow you to master a specific practice area. Health Concentration Substantial changes in our dynamic healthcare system create job opportunities for health lawyers in a variety of settings. Students in this concentration gain a strong foundation in health law and policy. They acquire the professional skills to represent individual and institutional clients or to work for a state or federal regulatory agency. Because health law is interdisciplinary, students will have the opportunity to take courses with medical students as well as students in other disciplines. These opportunities provide students with insight into the professional and ethical challenges faced by those providing health care to their patients as well as understanding the importance of legal and regulatory compliance. Students will gain supervised, practical experience in a healthcare field placement or legal clinic.