Learning Outcomes
Pursuant to ABA Standards 301 and 302, the faculty of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Washington College of Law has reached consensus on a list of measurable objectives for our students including promoting and ensuring the development of the following:
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Knowledge and skills necessary for admission to the bar and immediate and increasing success within the legal profession
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Preparation for practice in an increasingly diverse and dynamic legal profession
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Intellectual and cognitive development, including legal analysis and reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving and practical reasoning
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Mastery of substantive legal knowledge
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Wellness and balance between personal and professional goals
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Professionalism and ethics (including integrity, community involvement, promotion of the public interest, commitment to service, networking, entrepreneurship and business development)
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Proficiency in research, fact and other information-gathering skills (including client interviewing)
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Communication skills, including written and oral advocacy, negotiation, persuasion and engaged listening techniques