J.D. Learning Outcomes
Firm Foundation. Tangible Learning Outcomes.
During your time at California Western, you will focus on developing skills that will push you to the next level as a lawyer and make you practice-ready. The following learning outcomes have been identified by the faculty to reflect the knowledge and skills you will achieve by graduation.Foundational Knowledge and Skills
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of substantive legal rules and doctrine.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Use legal rules and doctrine to analyze legal issues.
- Conduct effective legal research.
Lawyering Skills
You will be able to:
- Gather facts to further client goals.
- Counsel clients objectively, respectfully, and effectively about the best ways to solve or prevent problems.
- Draft professional documents.
- Advocate and negotiate effectively for clients in a legal setting.
Professionalism
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, empathy, civility, and cultural competence.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Exercise sound professional judgment.
- Engage in pro bono work and public service.