Certificates
Washburn Law provides the opportunity for students to distinguish themselves in the job market by offering specialization in seven fields of study within the traditional law school curriculum. [Learn more]
Advocacy
Representing people in the courts has become an increasingly important skill and the need for skilled trial lawyers is ever more necessary. A Washburn Law Certificate in Advocacy provides students with specific skills in the art, science, and law of advocacy.
Business and Transactional Law
In a volatile economy, businesses large and small are continuing to require the counsel of lawyers with expertise in putting together transactions that achieve the long-term goals of the client. Washburn’s Business and Transactional Law Certificate provides students with the scholarly background, technical writing skills, and business-focused acumen to serve clients' needs.
Estate Planning
The aging population is requiring the expertise of legal professionals who can develop estate plans to protect clients' later years, and the interests of their heirs. An Estate Planning Certificate from Washburn Law gives students immediate knowledge to effectively represent clients planning for their retirement.
Natural Resources Law
The oil and gas industry and all agricultural sectors are beginning to benefit from the legal implications of natural resource planning. The Natural Resources Law Certificate gives students a working knowledge of environmental regulation.
Family Law
Children are often the least represented members of families in crisis. The Family Law Certificate at Washburn Law provides students the scholarly background and practical experience to represent children and other family members in divorce, custody, domestic violence, juvenile, and related cases.
International and Comparative Law
International trade, politics, finance, and commerce have driven all business and corporate entities to consider the international implications of their work. The International and Comparative Law Certificate at Washburn Law teaches students how to work with clients as they consider the globalization of their organizations.
Tax Law
Corporations and related businesses that seek highly specialized tax advice often seek lawyers with advanced degrees in tax and business law. The Tax Law Certificate program at Washburn has a reputation for preparing tax law students with advanced study and tax law practice experience, which qualifies them for some of the top tax LL.M. programs in the country.
