Welcome to Capital University Law School. As you investigate where
you will spend the next three to four years for your legal education, I invite
you to come and visit Capital. The study of law is demanding and rigorous, and
so is the education that you will receive at Capital. At Capital, you will find
an extensive curriculum, a high caliber faculty, a student-centered philosophy,
and an ideal environment for intellectual growth. In other words, Capital is the
perfect place for you to earn your law degree.
Extensive Curriculum
Capital’s extensive
curriculum and programs provide numerous options for students. You may choose to
enroll in our full-time, part-time day or
part-time evening programs. Our Juris Doctor program strongly
emphasizes basic lawyering skills — legal research, writing, dispute resolution
and analytical skills — skills that can be applied to a variety of legal
careers.
Our curriculum encompasses more than 120 elective
courses, running the gamut of business and commercial law, property,
criminal law and procedure, public law, international law, litigation and
taxation. Our concentrations and joint degree
programs will allow you to focus in an area of the law and expand your knowledge
for the legal and business world. You may pursue a concentration in:
dispute resolution, environmental law,
governmental affairs, labor and employment,
publicly-held companies, small business
entities, and children and family, or you may decide
to combine your Juris Doctor degree with another degree: LL.M. in Tax,
Business, or Business and Tax; Master of
Business Administration; Master of Sports
Administration/Facility Management; Master of Science in
Nursing; or Master of Theology.
High Caliber Faculty
Part of a longstanding
tradition in excellence is Capital’s high-caliber faculty. First and foremost,
our faculty members are teachers, devoted to your education, and they are
masters at integrating theory and practice. Many of our faculty are
nationally-recognized legal experts in their fields, and they have published
books on topics such as constitutional litigation, contracts, environmental law,
remedies, negotiations, marriage and same-sex unions, and African-American males
and the law.
Their articles have appeared in leading law journals across
the country, including those at Cornell, Temple, Tulane, Wake Forest, University
of Pittsburgh, George Washington, University of Chicago and Washington &
Lee. Faculty scholarship informs their teaching and adds to the intellectual
experience you will have while at Capital.
Student-Centered Philosophy
Capital’s caring and
committed faculty and administration support you through your legal education
and beyond. From the admission office to the career planning office, we will
work with you as an individual to maximize your potential. We recognize the
individual qualities and abilities that set our students apart from others, and
we provide numerous programs for you to enhance your education beyond the
classroom.
Complementing your classroom experience are opportunities for
involvement in our National Center for Adoption Law &
Policy, the only entity of its kind in the nation. Opportunities abound
in our clinics, externship programs,
law review, and moot court teams, meaning you
will gain actual legal experience before leaving the academic world. You also
will enjoy the guest lectures, mentorship
opportunities and socializing provided by our diverse group of
student organizations. And when you are ready to enter the legal
world, our Office
of Professional Development provides exceptional programming and career
counseling services to prepare you to enter the job market.
Ideal Environment for Growth
In addition to our extensive
curriculum, our high-caliber faculty and our student-centered philosophy,
Capital also provides an ideal environment for your intellectual growth by its
location in Columbus, Ohio’s capital city. Situated near the State
Capitol, in the heart of Ohio’s government and legal center, many
opportunities exist for student internships and externships at the numerous
courts, government agencies, public
service and non-profit organizations. Our
state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technology and is also located
near numerous cultural and educational institutions, including the Columbus
Museum of Art, Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Columbus College of Art
& Design.
The Law School’s affiliation with a nationally ranked
Midwestern university means that students have access to the benefits and
services available at the University’s main campus in Bexley. These include free
or reduced admission to campus events and access to physical education
facilities, the university library, health services and personal counseling.
As dean of Capital Law School, I invite you to come and visit us and to
apply. Capital has a tradition of excellence in legal education; we welcome you
to come and be a part of it.
Richard C. Simpson
Dean and
Professor of Law