The curriculum is rigorous and competitive. It combines the best of traditional legal education with innovative law programs that address current challenges intheir global society. WVU Law is a premier university offering a dual and a law degree. It also offers practicable experiences through externships and law clinics. The program's professors are both lawyers and prominent legal scholars. WVU Law trains top lawyers and leaders who are ready to take on a variety of roles in public, private, government, and business. The 21st-century lawyer and leader preparation program prepare students to serve the public, government, and business locally and globally. WVU Law focuses on ethics, justice, professionalism, and service in a vibrant, diverse, and respectful community.