JD Law

The J.D. program forms students professional identities as lawyers and provides students with the core legal knowledge and practical skills to pass thebar exam and to serve their clients competently and ethically.In developing professional identity and values, we seek to produce students committed to professional excellence, justice, leadership, public service,global engagement, and lifelong learning. Our graduates are trained to be legal problem solvers who possess a solid grasp of the substantive andprocedural law of their chosen fields, understand their professional responsibilities and ethical obligations, and have the varied skills needed forsuccessful practice, including: legal analysis, legal writing, legal research, factual investigation, client counseling, negotiation, drafting, and advocacy.