The education you receive in law school is the foundation of your legal career.  The faculty of John Marshall Law School have created a program of study designed to foster success in law school and in practice.  Our focus is the student – ensuring that students have the opportunity both inside and outside the classroom to master the law and the skills necessary to put the law to effective use. 

The Law School’s required curriculum exposes students to foundational courses and to those areas of the law most commonly encountered by practitioners.  In addition, the curriculum includes an innovative four semester legal writing program which provides students the opportunity to practice skills in legal analysis, legal writing, oral advocacy, pre-trial practice, and contract drafting.  The Law School’s elective course offerings provide students the opportunity to study cutting edge areas of the law, including intellectual property, financial fraud, and health care law, and the opportunity to practice legal skills in courses such as trial advocacy, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution.  Students are able to combine the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through participation in co-curricular activities, such as moot court competition and trial team, and through the Externship Program and volunteer opportunities.

As a student at John Marshall Law School, you will be provided with the opportunities and experiences necessary to build the foundation of your future success in the practice of law. 

Kathleen Burch
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

and Associate Professor of Law