Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the JD program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system, including a knowledge and understanding of the rules of professional conduct, and the value and responsibilities of the legal profession and its members.
- Demonstrate competency of legal skills required of an entry-level attorney in legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in the legal context, including the following:
- a. Research and assess sources of law, including primary and secondary sources, in order to identify the weight and value of the materials and use it in solving legal problems.
- b. Express concepts clearly, logically, and concisely in writing and orally.
- c. Analyze and synthesize legal information and apply legal reasoning to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system, including a knowledge and understanding of the rules of professional conduct, and the value and responsibilities of the legal profession and its members.
- Demonstrate other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession, including the following:
- a. Develop effective communication skills and professional judgment to collaborate effectively with clients, including effective interviewing and counseling.
- b. Engage in advocacy to critically evaluate the needs and circumstances of clients and others and develop persuasive arguments and positions to achieve desired results and resolve legal conflicts.
- Create and implement a professional development plan that articulates goals and strategies to implement these goals.