Juris Doctor

Capital University Law School offers full-time day, part-time day and part-time evening Juris Doctor programs to accommodate students’ varying and busy schedules. Specialized and innovative academic programs are an important aspect of the Law School mission. Students benefit from a wide selection of offerings, ranging from concentration certificates to joint degree programs and legal clinics.

The Law School’s curriculum offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to a wide variety of professional interests. The Law School's concentration certificates allow students to focus their electives in specific areas of the law by combining practical classroom experience with faculty expertise. Certificates are available in these areas:

• Governmental Affairs
• Labor and Employment Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Environmental Law
• Children & Family Law
• Publicly-Held Companies
• Small Business Entities

Joint Degrees enable students to complete dual degrees with a substantial reduction in total credit hours:

• J.D./M.B.A.
• J.D./Masters of Sports Administration
• J.D./Masters of Science in Nursing
• J.D./Masters in Theology
• J.D./LL.M in Taxation
• J.D./LL.M in Business
• J.D./LL.M in Business and Taxation

Gaining practical experience while in law school allows students a framework to better understand how their classroom experiences relate to the actual day-to-day duties of an attorney. Participating in one of the three legal clinics that the law school offers is an excellent opportunity to gain this important experience.

The law school's clinics include:

• The General Litigation Clinic
• The Mediation Clinic
• The Family Advocacy Clinic

To learn more about the full range of programs, opportunities and full time and part time day and evening schedules available to J.D. students, contact the admission office or call 614-236-6310 to schedule a tour.