Program Snapshot
- Degree Type
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JD
- Program Type
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Graduate,
- Credit Hours
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90
- Time to complete
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3 Years
- Campus
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Salem Campus
Curriculum
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Explore the government's authority to regulate public health and the constitutional limits of that power. Dive into critical issues like vaccines, tobacco, drug use, and firearms. Discuss the interplay between federal, state, and local governments, and the regulatory roles of agencies like the FDA.
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LAW 233 Disability Law
Dive into the impact of modern disability laws on society, focusing on workplace discrimination, accessibility obligations, and housing accommodations. With guest speakers enriching the real-world perspective, this class offers a dynamic and practical understanding of disability law.
Featured Health Law Faculty
Get Involved with Health Law
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Health and Law Policy Society
The Health and Law Policy Society offers students exciting opportunities to network with community professionals, explore future employment prospects, and engage in advanced studies. It supports the current health law curriculum and promotes an interest in health policy. -
Disability Justice
The Disability Justice student organization fosters an inclusive environment at Willamette University College of Law through direct advocacy and raising awareness of accessibility needs.
Only current students can apply to our certificate program. In their online application, students must attest to their academic good standing (i.e. cumulative GPA above 2.30) and provide a 250-word personal statement explaining why they wish to pursue their certificate. The director may cap the size of the program, based on advising capacity and capstone course availability. Please contact the Program Director for further information.