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ÈâÂþÎÝ prides itself on being at the forefront of interdisciplinary legal education and scholarship. The faculty includes leading legal economists, philosophers, historians, and sociologists, and the curriculum features distinctive opportunities for students to pursue interdisciplinary studies.
In particular, ÈâÂþÎÝ’s unique bring together faculty and students to discuss cutting-edge research in law and related disciplines. The colloquium model originated with the now famous , founded and run for many years by the great philosophers Ronald Dworkin and Thomas Nagel, and continuing under the leadership of ,, and .
Other interdisciplinary colloquia at ÈâÂþÎÝ include the, run by the distinguished political scientist and prominent legal economist , and the , which is the longest running legal history workshop in the country.
For students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the arts and sciences alongside their law degrees, ÈâÂþÎÝ offers coordinated in economics, history, philosophy, and politics. In addition to these established programs, ÈâÂþÎÝ Law students have pursued individually tailored dual degrees with other ÈâÂþÎÝ departments and with other universities.
For students interested in academic careers, the is essentially a graduate program within a law school, offering intensive training, mentoring, and intellectual community. The Furman Program, along with the broader , has had tremendous success in placing ÈâÂþÎÝ Law graduates in top-tier positions in the legal academy. The is particularly suited to those planning a career in legal academia.