Welcome to the Graduate Law Programs at Capital University Law School. This policy manual is the official compilation of policies and procedures for graduate law students at Capital University Law School. It is applicable to all students obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree as well as to those obtaining a Master of Taxation (M.T.) degree. Below is the full Graduate Law Policy Manual as well as general information for the Graduate Law program.

Graduate Law Policy Manual PDF

Operating Hours and Office Locations

The Director of Graduate Law Programs is Professor Regina Burch. The Director of Graduate Law Programs oversees all aspects of the Graduate Law Programs, including academic advising, admissions, course scheduling, curriculum, recruitment and scholarship aid. Professor Burch’s contact information is as follows:

Professor Regina Burch
Director of Graduate Law Programs
Capital University Law School
303 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P. 614-236-6564
F. 614.236.6956
rburch@law.capital.edu

Bookstore

The bookstore is located on the first floor of the law school. All texts for Graduate Law Programs may be purchased at the bookstore.

Hours of operation: Academic Year: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Friday until 5:00)
(M – F) Summer: Noon – 6:00 p.m. (Friday until 5:00)

Parking

Parking is free. Evening students may park in designated Capital University Law School lots after 4:00 p.m. A form to obtain a parking pass may be obtained on-line at http://law.capital.edu/parking, along with a map of the parking lots available for students. Please contact Donna Garrett, Administrative Coordinator at 614-236-6441 for any assistance.

Student Identification Cards

All students must obtain a photo ID card. Please contact Donna Garrett, Administrative Coordinator to schedule your photo session. Her phone number is 614-236-6441. A specific time for photos for new students will be scheduled at the start of each semester.

Mailbox

Each graduate law student will be assigned a mailbox in the Huntington Commons (People’s Court Café area) on the first floor.

E-Mail Address / Account

Each graduate law student will have a Capital University Law School e-mail address. Please check this account regularly as the law school and your professors will use this address to communicate with you. You should contact the technology help desk via the law school website (www.law.capital.edu) if you have problems with your e-mail account. YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INFORMATION SENT TO YOU AT YOUR CAPITAL E-MAIL ADDRESS.

Library and Computer Lab

With your student identification card, graduate law students have 24/7 access to the law library. You also have access to the computer lab located in the Annex on the first floor; your student ID card is needed for access to the building, the library and the computer lab. Food, drink and smoking are prohibited in the law school, law library and computer lab. A pamphlet on library services and usage is available at the Circulation Desk of the law library on the 4th floor.

Law School Counseling and Disability Services

Shirley Lange and Stacy Ingraham are professional counselors, available by appointment to all students at no cost. Disability services are provided by Jennifer Speakman. Their office is located on the 5th floor of the Law School. They can be reached by phone at 236-6114 or by email at slange@capital.edu, singraha@capital.edu and jspeakma@capital.edu.

Office of Professional Development

The Office of Professional Development is located on the first floor of the law school in Room 171. Their services are available to all graduate law students. You are encouraged to utilize these services. The Director of Graduate Law Programs is also available for any questions you may have.
 

The Graduate Law policy manual is the official compilation of policies and procedures for Graduate Law students at Capital University Law School. It is applicable to all students obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree as well as to those obtaining a Master of Taxation (M.T.) for Accountants degree.