Cardozo Law’s mission is to train lawyers who will be knowledgeable, creative, effective, and ethical members of the profession. Toward that end, the following learning objectives describe the competencies that Cardozo graduates will have when they complete their programs.
J.D. Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law.
- Engage effectively in legal analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Communicate effectively in legal roles, including by effectively communicating legal analysis and arguments, in writing and orally.
- Engage effectively in practical skills necessary for effective lawyering, including conducting legal research.
- Engage in the practice of law with the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Serve as competent and effective lawyers in a multicultural society.
LL.M. Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of one or more areas of U.S. law.
- Engage effectively in legal analysis, reasoning, problem-solving, and other lawyering skills.
- Communicate effectively in English in legal roles, including by effectively communicating legal analysis and arguments, in writing and orally.
- Engage in the practice of law with the highest professional and ethical standards.
