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Drake's Trial Practicum

  • Unique in the U.S.—where all first-year students:
    • Observe a one-week trial in the Law School’s courtroom
    • Participate in Q and A with judges, attorneys and jury

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Real-Life Law

  • Clinical programs are ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report.

  • Every student has the option to enroll in a real-client clinic.

  • Drake faculty have practiced law—students learn to apply theory to resolve real life issues.