Publicly-Held Companies

Capital University Law School graduates are placed at a rate double the national average in corporate and business law areas. For the class of 2003, almost 24 percent of Capital graduates practiced in the business law sector, compared to the national statistic of 11 percent (NALP). Much of this is due to Capital's location in the heart of the Thriving Columbus, Ohio business community. Companies such as The Limited, Cardinal Health, Scotts Company, Nationwide Insurance and Wendy's International all call Columbus home. As companies continue to do less outsourcing of their legal needs, opportunities exist for attorneys with legal and business expertise. Capital's concentrations in Small Business Entities and Publicly-Held CXompanies provde a solid foundation for students who are interested in practicing in a corporate environment.

The Small Business Entities and Publicly-Held Companies concentrations are divided into two specific certifications and focus on two related but unique areas of study. In addition to the required courses for each concentration, Capital offers over ten elective courses in the small business and corporation areas. Students also benefit from the practical opportunities that exists with capital's location in downtown Columbus.

Requirements:

11 credit hours of study are required for each concentration. Students must also earn a minimum 2.8 GPA in the courses taken to satisfy the concentration, and fulfill the upper-class writing requirement in an approved course or independent study.

Required Courses for Publicly-Held Companies:

Corporate Finance
Corporate Taxation
Securities Regulation

Electives for Publicly-Held Companies:

Anti-Trust and Trade Regulation
Business Planning Practicum
Limited Liability Companies
Unfair Trade Practices