STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THE J.D. PROGRAM
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.
