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Types of Leadership Program in Law and Business

Effective leadership programs start with an experienced leader proven in legal and business success to motivate and instruct how that individual found success. Students in a leadership program must already have the drive and desire to be effective leaders in their community.


  • New York University Law School partnered with New York University Stern Business school to create a leadership program catering to both disciplines. It trains J.D. and MBA students who are also business oriented to be leaders domestically and internationally, utilizing both skills. This program includes mentoring with community leaders, business planning, community professional responsibility and senior project management.

  • UCLA offers early outreach leadership programs geared for high school students interested in studying business and law. Programs including Hispanic and minority issues, issues specific to California, science and engineering are among the options for leadership training.

  • Stanford University student clubs offers leadership training for both an MBA and PhD in business. Clubs are targeted to minorities, international market awareness and specific business fields.

  • Babson College offers conferences in leadership for undergraduate business and law majors. Specifically targeting high school students, these conferences explore the value of a CEO and how business impacts the community at large, thus creating a vital foundation for these future leaders.

  • Elon University School of Law integrates leadership training across the degree process. Partnering with The Center for Creative Leadership, their internationally recognized executive training program seamlessly integrates with Elon University's curriculum, creating a solid legal and executive foundation for future community leaders.