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Juris Doctor
The Juris Doctor program at Washburn Law offers a dynamic and comprehensive legal education tailored to prepare students for successful careers in law. As the primary pathway to becoming a licensed attorney in the U.S., the J.D. program provides a solid foundation in essential legal principles during the first year, followed by opportunities to specialize in various areas of law. Washburn Law’s curriculum is designed for flexibility, accommodating student needs with a range of enrollment options while also ensuring each student gains the practical experience and skills necessary to excel in the legal profession.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD, JD-MAcc, JD-MCJ, JD-MBA, JD-MSW
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Master of Studies in Law
Washburn Law's Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) degree is for individuals engaged in professional work who may benefit from formal exposure to the study of law. The program provides a legal background that will complement the professional interests of the participants, strengthen their ability to interact effectively with the legal community and provide professional certification of these accomplishments.
Available Degrees: MSL
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LL.M.
The LL.M. in Global Legal Studies is for prospective students with a foreign law degree. This program, in addition to offering the usual career paths, also will prepare you to work with or across from U.S. counsel in a variety of transactions or disputes.
Available Degrees: LL.M
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Advocacy
Advocacy is an essential skill of all practicing attorneys and the certificate in Advocacy is designed for students wanting to distinguish themselves in the art, science and law of advocacy. This is an essential skill for all practicing attorneys, whether in the courtroom or boardroom.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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General
The General Track allows students to build a program uniquely tailored to their interests and goals, whether that is being admitted to a bar, working toward an S.J.D. program, practicing in their home country or just gaining an awareness of U.S. Legal norms.
Available Degrees: LL.M
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Public Law
The Public Law track allows students to build a program that emphasizes the laws related to the state, such as Criminal Law, Administrative Law, International Law and Constitutional Law.
Available Degrees: LL.M
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U.S. Legal Analysis, Writing & Advocacy Skills
For students wanting to gain skills specific to U.S. Legal Analysis & Writing, this track focuses on the fundamentals of research and writing while also allowing for individualization with a wide range of electives.
Available Degrees: LL.M
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J.D./M.Acc Dual Degree
Recognizing that legal and business studies complement each other and that real-world problems often require solutions from both legal and business perspectives, Washburn University has developed a dual degree program to encourage students to obtain J.D. and M.Acc degrees during their course of study at Washburn.
Available Degrees: JD-MAcc
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J.D./MBA Dual Degree
For students wanting to enhance their legal education, Washburn University provides an opportunity for students to obtain both juris doctor (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.
Available Degrees: JD-MBA
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J.D./MSW Dual Degree
The J.D./M.S.W. prepares students with combined skills in both social work and law for professional practice with complex social and legal issues in areas where social work and law converge.
Available Degrees: JD-MSW
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J.D./MCJ Dual Degree
The J.D./M.C.J. Dual Degree Program helps equip students with knowledge and competence in both law and criminal justice topics for professional work where legal issues intersect with criminal justice matters.
Available Degrees: JD-MCJ
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Business & Transactional Law
Students who desire to concentrate their elective and extracurricular courses of study on the general areas of business and transactional law can complete this focused course of study to expand their knowledge in business law while developing essential skills of the transactional lawyer.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Estate Planning
Washburn University School of Law grants the Estate Planning Certificate to students who want a focused and rigorous course of study that prepares the student for the practice of estate planning and the advanced study of tax law.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Children & Family Law
The Family Law Certificate is available for students who have a serious interest in the area of family law and wish to complete a focused course of study addressing family law issues.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Students at Washburn University School of Law may distinguish themselves in the job market by earning a Certificate in Intellectual Property law, which focuses on the core topics and adjacent subject areas to intellectual property.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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International and Comparative Law
Students who desire to concentrate their elective and extracurricular courses of study in the general areas of international and comparative law can seek a Certificate in International and Comparative Law that includes a focused course of study in international, foreign, and comparative law.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Law & Government
Students who desire to concentrate their elective courses of study and their extra-curricular activities in the general area of law and government can earn a Certificate in Law and Government that includes a focused course of study in law and government, and those issues situated at the intersection of law, government, and public policy.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Natural Resources Law
For students wanting to concentrate their studies to the general area of natural resources law Washburn Law offers a Certificate in Natural Resources Law that addresses the environmental and natural resource issues frequently encountered by attorneys.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Tax Law
Washburn Law offers the Tax Law Certificate to students who demonstrate a proficiency in tax law and who want to complete a focused and rigorous course of study in tax law and is prepared for the practice and advanced study of tax law.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Workplace Law
Students wanting to enhance their general studies with a focused course of study in labor and employment law while developing essential skills of a labor and employment lawyer can earn a Certificate in Workplace Law.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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Agricultural Law
Agricultural Law relates to agribusiness, which is conducted worldwide in rural communities and large metropolitan areas. It is a specialized area that is often treated in unique ways by the legal and tax systems in the United States.
Available Degrees: JD
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Civil Law
Civil Law studies at Washburn Law allow students to experience the practical responsibility of advocacy for their clients and understand the connection between specific legal problems and public policy concerns, as well as learn how family law and criminal law issues often affect general civil cases.
Available Degrees: JD
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Criminal law
Washburn Law offers students a comprehensive criminal law curriculum that delves into both theory and practice. Our core curriculum uncovers all aspects of criminal law, including representing clients in capital cases, exploring white collar crimes, and researching wrongful convictions.
Available Degrees: JD
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Immigration Law
Students representing clients in immigration matters learn first-hand how national policy and laws are applied to foreign individuals and families living in America. This experience focuses on helping victims of crime and abuse and children who have entered the U.S. with their parents.
Available Degrees: JD
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Rural Law
Washburn Law recognizes the importance of preparing students to practice the unique art of rural law in farming and ranching communities and the school is dedicated to ensuring the availability of effective legal representation in rural communities.
Available Degrees: JD
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Tribal Law
With 566 sovereign governments existing within U.S. borders, many law graduates will practice in Tribal Courts on behalf of tribes and individuals, regardless of whether the client is an Indian person or entity. Washburn Law offers a course of study in tribal law, federal Indian law, and the international law of indigenous peoples that examines the intersections between state, federal, and tribal law, as well as the internal laws of many tribal nations within the United States.
Available Degrees: JD
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Children & Family
For students wishing to enhance their knowledge of the legal framework surrounding work with children and families, this program offers a focused approach to the intersections of law, children and family services.
Available Degrees: MSL
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Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice MSL Program helps students gain the legal knowledge in criminal law to enhance their professional work in the criminal justice field.
Available Degrees: MSL
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Government
The Government Law focus allows students already working in government fields the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in the field by deepening their understanding of governmental laws and regulations.
Available Degrees: MSL
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Natural Resources
The MSL with a focus for Natural Resources careers provides an opportunity for students interested in learning more about environmental law and the regulations surrounding natural resources.
Available Degrees: MSL
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Tax or Estate Planning
Students wishing to learn more about tax or estate planning laws can gain a competitive advantage by earning a MSL that will enhance their current careers.
Available Degrees: MSL
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Corporate & Commercial Law
An LL.M. following the Corporate and Commercial Law track is a popular option for students. It allows them to focus on various aspects of business, from mergers and acquisitions to corporate governance, intellectual property law and employment law.
Available Degrees: LL.M
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Oil & Gas Law
Washburn Law offers the Oil & Gas Law Certificate to students who demonstrate a proficiency in energy law and who want to complete a focused and rigorous course of study in areas of law related to oil and gas law and is prepared for the practice and advanced study of energy law.
Available Degrees: Certificate, JD
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