Haub Law is home to the nation’s #1 Environmental Law program according to U.S. News & World Report, and is the #1 Environmental Policy Center of Excellence in the world. Our successful Trial Advocacy program is ranked #13, placing it impressively among the top 10% of schools nationwide. Discover these and other top ranked programs.
From Criminal, International or Environmental Law, to Immigration Law or Health Law and Policy, Haub Law provides students with a roadmap for pursuing their unique interests in law. Find your Path to Practice.
Our pursuit of racial and social justice in our community, nation and beyond is demonstrated through the longstanding work of our Centers, Institutes, Clinics and Programs, and woven into the DNA of our culture and our leadership. Learn about our Access to Justice Project.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University offers a distinctive path to practice curriculum that sharpens critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy skills essential to thrive in today’s legal profession—environmental law, criminal law, public interest law, corporate law, human rights, and more. Taught by nationally recognized faculty experts, Haub Law prepares graduates to champion justice, give voice to the voiceless, defend rights, and shape policies.
Located just 40 minutes from New York City, Haub Law’s serene campus is just steps away from federal, state, county and local courts, law firms, and Fortune 100 companies in the vibrant city of White Plains, making it the ideal location to study, work and unwind.
The JD program offers a rigorous, integrated curriculum designed to ensure the development of academic, procedural and lawyering skills. Flexible scheduling allows students to choose either a full-time or part-time option, and to begin in either the fall or spring semester.
Our graduate programs offer students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their chosen area of law, while also honing the skills necessary to put their new knowledge to work. Choose from a LLM in environmental law or comparative legal studies.
Our highly competitive SJD Program in Environmental Law is ideal for aspiring legal scholars and teachers. This intensive research program guides emerging scholars through the process of writing and publishing a doctoral dissertation that fosters original knowledge.
Since 1978, our renowned faculty have been pioneers in developing and implementing environmental law and are today’s leading scholars and practitioners advancing the field. With 40+ environmental law courses, 2 clinics, 7 renowned centers, and dozens of internship and externship opportunities, Haub Law offers unparalleled opportunities for students with a passion to protect the environment.
From shaping climate and energy law to advocating for women’s justice, Haub Law’s world renowned centers and institutes play a leading role in influencing local and global policy, structuring practice, and also helping clients and the community.
Whether your passion is immigration law, disability rights, criminal justice or environmental protection, Haub Law offers many unique opportunities for practical legal experiences representing real clients in our 7 renowned clinics.
Secure a field placement with legal service providers, public interest organizations, government agencies or private firms that offer first-hand exposure to a professional working environment.
Led by outstanding professors who are also successful practitioners, Haub Law’s top ranked trial advocacy program synthesizes classroom learning, real-world observation, and simulated courtroom classes, providing a strong foundation in legal skills and substantive law. Students have endless opportunities to compete in moot court, mock trial and ADR/counseling competitions across the country and the world, arguing challenging legal cases in front of judges.
Spend a full semester in your last year in supervised practice at a law firm, government agency or nonprofit entity to develop and hone practice skills even before graduation. Our Pro Bono Scholars Program allows students to perform pro bono service for the poor through a law school clinic or legal services provider, taking the New York bar examination in February of their final year.
Haub Law has semester and year-long exchange relationships with 15+ international law schools including some of the top schools in Europe, Australia, Asia and South America. These academic partnerships provide rich opportunities for global research, education and cultural immersion.
Kiefer Campbell wanted to become a criminal defense attorney so she could provide zealous representation for people who looked like her. The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University provided her with a close-knit community of peers and mentors, as well as client-facing, hands-on experience that helped ready her for her career.
“My aim is to ensure that our students graduate with the confidence, insight, and legal skills needed to take on challenges...”
Smita Narula
“The Haub Law community is tremendously supportive. I feel a true sense of camaraderie. I know if my classmates can do it, I can do it.”
Eliana Cruz '26
“Haub Law students are always the best prepared lawyers…they are also driven by a sense of commitment to the environment.”
Basil Seggos ‘01
