Business and Transactional Law Center
"My coursework through the Business and Transactional Law Certificate program provided the substantive knowledge I needed to effectively represent clients in the Clinic, which was the culmination of my law school career. There is a substantial gap between academic/theoretical coursework and the practice of law. Clinic bridged the gap."
— Ryan Hellmer
Students with an interest in business and transactional law will profit from the innovative programs of the Business and Transactional Law Center. The Center encompasses a wide range of fields, including corporate, securities, tax, agribusiness, banking, entrepreneurial, commercial, oil and gas law, real estate development, and general business law.
Students learn essential transactional skills such as contract drafting, client counseling, and negotiation. They also gain a basic understanding of important allied disciplines such as accounting, finance, and economics.
Real-World Insights and Experience
The Business and Transactional Law Center extends learning beyond specialized coursework by encouraging regular interaction between students and seasoned practitioners. Business lawyers mentor students, speak at student luncheons, and meet with small groups of students to discuss current issues facing the profession. Students can also get hands-on experience in transactional law through supervised externships with in-house counsel or corporate law firms.
The Center continually addresses current issues facing business and transactional lawyers by sponsoring colloquia on tax compliance, partnerships, tax shelters, and tax code, and by hosting acclaimed counsel and business practitioners who offer insight to the legislative process, pending legislative issues, and recent developments in the areas of international tax, trade, and ethical issues.
