The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law resides on Indiana’s urban research and health sciences campus. As the only law school in our vibrant capital city, we are committed to accessibility, affordability, and excellence in public legal education.
The McKinney School of Law serves its students and society as a center of legal education and scholarly inquiry. Our students pursue a rigorous course of study immersed in an environment of public service and community engagement. By fostering a mature sense of integrity and an awareness of an ever-evolving legal profession, we empower students to succeed as citizens, professionals, and leaders.
Statement of Educational Objectives
A McKinney graduate will be prepared to:
- Build upon an existing base of legal knowledge and skills to succeed in the graduate’s chosen career path;
- Exercise sound professional judgment and fulfill ethical responsibilities;
- Exhibit a high degree of competence in legal analysis, reasoning, research, and writing;
- Demonstrate acumen in oral communication in the legal context;
- Serve as a leader or contributing team member in professional settings;
- Transition readily to law practice or other government, non-profit, or private sector employment;
- Leverage a network of professional relationships; and
- Appreciate that excellence as a lawyer requires individual, life-long effort.
