UB College of Law

The College of Law offers Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), a degree only a few law schools in the country are allowed to offer. The JD program provides students with an enriched curriculum covering basic bar subjects, elective courses and preparation of thesis requiring them to explore different aspects of the law and the legal system.

Instruction in the College of Law is thorough and tough. From their first day in school, students are taught to think, speak and write like lawyers. They are trained under the “Socratic” method of instruction – a question and answer type where students are asked to re-state the provisions of law and discuss applicable jurisprudence to expand their understanding of the basic legal tenets. This is supplemented by the faculty with lectures on the fine and conflicting points of the law. This method has proved effective in developing the critical and analytical thinking ability and communication skills of students necessary for good advocacy. For students, the experience is unparalleled.

Outside the classroom, co-curricular activities become part of the students academic and social life. With the Clinical Legal Education Program, students are exposed to practical legal work situations providing them an expanded understanding of the law, legal theories and the rules of procedure. Publication of the Law Journal, Debate and Oratorical contests and Moot Court Competitions allow students to pursue their interest and harness their skills in writing, research, and oral advocacy. These activities develop the competitive spirit among students, yet create a collegial atmosphere with friendship born from learning and working with each other.