Why Attend Capital University Law School?

Nationally Recognized Faculty/Scholars.
Capital's law faculty are nationally recognized teachers, scholars and leaders in their profession, publishing critically acclaimed books and providing commentary on critical legal issues to leading media outlets.

Nationally Known Programs.
The Law School's nationally recognized expertise in lawyering skills; family law; business law; mediation; taxation; and sports law, and the school's six cutting-edge certificate programs attract many students.

Commitment to Student-Centered Programs.
Capital's law faculty have crafted an academic program focused on the diverse needs of students. Capital's three J.D. divisions - full-time, part-time day, and part-time evening - provide students with several learning options and ease of transfer between divisions.

Ideal Location in the Heart of Ohio's Legal Community.
Located in downtown Columbus, the law school is within blocks of the Ohio Supreme Court; State Capitol; Ohio Attorney General's Office; a State Court of Appeals; a Federal District Court; the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; and the headquarters of numerous banks, insurance companies and Fortune 500 corporations.

Excellent Graduate Employment Rates.
Capital University Law School graduates have traditionally experienced strong employment rates. For the Class of 2004, 93.5% were employed or pursuing full-time graduate studies within 9 months of graduation.

Progressive Admission Policies.
Although the entering credentials of incoming classes have significantly increased in recent years, the Admission Office does not place undue weight on LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. Instead, the Admission Office reviews each file thoroughly to determine a candidate's potential for service and leadership in the legal profession.

Distinguished Alumni.
From Columbus to Cleveland, from Chicago to China, Capital University has been producing distinguished attorneys for nearly 100 years.

Outstanding Students.
When measured head-to-head with students from other law schools, Capital's students excel. Capital has a rich tradition of placing strongly in national moot court and mock trial competitions.

Affiliation with a Nationally Ranked Midwestern University.
Capital University is a highly regarded, nationally ranked, Midwestern University.

New State-of-the-Art Facility.
The Princeton Review's publication, The Best Law Schools, has praised Capital's "shiny new, technologically-sophisticated facility," our "thorough legal education," and our "exceedingly positive atmosphere."