Capital University Law

YOUR FUTURE
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Learn to think more analytically. Discover the world of case law. We create the right mix of applied learning and legal theory to empower our graduates to excel in their careers. Capital University Law School faculty members foster an environment of collaboration rather than competition, while teaching from actual cases, real legal proceedings and true-life scenarios.

Specialized concentrations and a wide range of course offerings allow you to focus on becoming an expert in the area you will pursue after graduation. Differentiating yourself in the job market begins by standing out in our classrooms.

Programs

The pursuit of a J.D. is an intensive undertaking. You need time for study, time for class and on-campus activities, and time for externships and other skills-based training. You also need time for the aspects of your life that don’t stop just because you’ve entered Law School. The Law School offers three options for legal study, and one is just right for you.

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DISCOVERY
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Columbus, Ohio, is home to Capital University Law School’s campus. Our campus is centrally located mere blocks away from the core legal community, which includes the Ohio Supreme Court, the State Capitol Building, a State Court of Appeals, a Federal District Court, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

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Columbus is also home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. And when it comes to downtime, there’s something for all tastes. Whether it’s ballet, baseball or breweries – Ohio’s capital is home to some of the best. We are a neighbor to colleges, libraries and museums, with so much to do and see nearby. Columbus is the perfect place to begin your legal education.

LEARNING
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Capital University Law School remains on the cutting edge of developing practice ready graduates. The Law School’s individualized curriculum gives students the option to tailor their studies in one of the following five major concentrations:

CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW
GENERAL PRACTICE
LITIGATION
REGULATORY LAW
TRANSACTIONAL LAW

Each concentration is responsive to the evolving legal landscape and combines theoretical and practical classroom experience with faculty expertise. Concentration course requirements include a foundation class, a course fulfilling the upper-level writing requirement, an experiential course, an externship related to the concentration, and two or more additional courses from an elective options menu. Successful completion of all requirements will result in the awarding of a concentration certificate that denotes a specialization, if applicable.

Within several of the major concentrations, students can specialize their studies as follows:

Litigation

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CIVIL LITIGATION
CRIMINAL LITIGATION

Regulatory Law

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY LAW
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Transactional Law

PUBLICLY-HELD COMPANIES
SMALL BUSINESS ENTITIES

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GROWTH
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Here is where you begin to hone persuasive speaking skills. Working side by side with faculty advisors, you’ll connect with clients and craft legal opinions. It’s where you’ll make the connection between abstract legal theory and the day-to-day challenge of practicing law. At Capital University Law School, you can represent clients in our Legal Aid Clinic under the supervision of practicing attorneys. Experience private practice at law firms of every size during summer clerkships. Weigh in on current issues as a law review editor. It’s your classroom experience, applied in a real-world setting – all before you finish school.

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EXTERNSHIPS
LEGAL CLINICS
MOOT COURT
LAW REVIEW
LEGAL WRITING AND RESEARCH
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
PRO BONO AND VOLUNTEER WORK

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CAREERS
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Connect with accomplished professionals in traditional law firms. Network with community leaders in public interest organizations. Gain insights from experienced litigators. As a graduate of Capital University Law School, you join a network of over 7,000 alumni, each with a distinctive career path. From judges and elected officials to senior partners at leading law firms, you’ll find Capital University Law School alumni in each of these roles, and many more. Not only are our alumni practicing law in various ways, their reach extends worldwide.

Success requires preparation. Learn more about our outstanding Bar Success Program and how we work with our students to help them excel:

https://law.capital.edu/Bar_Success_Program/
https://law.capital.edu/Bar_Passage_Rate/

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FINANCING
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Invest in your future. Understand your options. The choices are yours, but we’re ready to help. Capital University Law School’s Financial Aid Office is dedicated to providing you with personal advice and counseling throughout the financing process. In addition to evaluating financial aid applications, processing loan applications and administering scholarships, we coordinate internal law student employment opportunities. We work to identify and secure the best options for your unique situation as you work toward your career in the legal profession.

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Litigation

Regulatory Law

Transactional Law

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ALUMNI PROFILES

Mike Settineri, L’01

Sandy McIntosh, L’04

Jocelyn Armstrong, L’09

Joe D’Andrea, L’13