Saint Louis University's Juris Doctor program offers extensive courses and personalized interaction with nationally recognized professors. Students will be directly exposed to practicing attorneys and clients through professional skills courses, Saint Louis University legal clinics and field placement programs. Guest speakers who have diverse legal backgrounds and career experience - ranging from federal and state judges to partners, associates and corporate executives - provide students with a real-world approach to learning. SLU's J.D. program offers students a diverse curriculum designed to prepare them for all areas of legal practice. A robust selection of courses and seminars in a variety of legal specialties reflect the commitment to public service and professional ethics.