303 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio is the home of the prestigious Capital University Law School. Capital University Law School is the center for law studies in Capital University, which is the biggest and oldest independent academic institution in Ohio. (1)
The history of Capital University Law School starts with its foundation in 1903. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) sponsored a national program which aims to support students who wish to pursue further law studies and legal education. (2) One of the fruits of YMCA’s great concept is the establishment of the Capital University Law School which is made to be less costly and more accessible for less fortunate aspiring law students.
The degree programs offered by Capital University Law School include the Master of Laws in Business degree, the standard Juris Doctor (JD) degree, the Master of Laws in Taxation degree, the Masters in Taxation degree, and the Master of Laws in Business and Tax degree. (3) Capital University Law School also offer joint degree programs such as Juris Doctor/Masters of Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Masters in Theology, Juris Doctor/Masters of Science in Nursing, and Juris Doctor/Masters of Sports Administration.
Capital University Law School gives much emphasis not only to the theoretical concepts that the students learn inside the classrooms but they also put more importance to the application of the said concepts. Activities such as mentorships, residencies, internships, and job shadowing are constantly performed in order to develop the students’ professional skills, communication proficiency, and social competence. A consistent follower of the Lutheran church traditions, Capital University Law School is dedicated to the duty of constantly reminding its students about the significance of good values and moral ethics. (4)
In order to enhance the academic vibe and social awareness in the school, Capital University Law School established several institutes and centers inside its campus. The four prominent institutions found within the Capital University Law School campus are the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, the Tobacco Public Policy Center, the Center for Dispute Resolution, and the Institute for International Legal Education. (5)
Aside from the striking establishments mentioned, Capital University Law School also owns one of the best law school libraries in the country. The Capital University Law School Library is the home of more than 250,000 periodicals, volumes, and microfilms which are all available for student access.
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_University_Law_School
(2) http://www.law.capital.edu/About/
(3) http://www.law.capital.edu/About/LawSchoolQuickFacts.asp
(4) http://www.capital.edu/68/
(5) http://www.law.capital.edu/Centers&Institutes/