Capital Certificate in Public Law & Policy

The Capital Certificate Program is a 16-unit course of study and experiential learning, which students pursue at the same time as they earn the Pacific McGeorge J.D. degree.

Capital Certificate students complete a series of required and elective courses specially designed to equip new lawyers with the skills and knowledge base to succeed in the many types of government and public lawyering careers. The Capital Certificate curriculum includes courses in agency law and statutory interpretation, and a required externship or clinic experience.

The curriculum ensures that students graduate with real life experience and on-the-job contacts within the government and public lawyering community. In a capstone seminar, students look in-depth at issues of government theory and practice, and write a paper of publishable quality. Capital Certificate students participate in Capital Center students groups, attend Capital Center events, and network with the many Capital Alumni Chapter members in California, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere who work in government and public lawyering careers.

Explore a Capital Certificate in Public Law & Policy

• Application for the Capital Certificate Program (pdf)
• Requirements & Curriculum
• Capital Certificate Faculty
• Capital Certificate Letter for Employers
• Careers in Government and Public Lawyering

Certificate Application

Please fill out the application and submit it with the required attachments:

• Application (pdf)
• Résumé
• Statement of Purpose — Tell us, in at least 200 words, why you want to obtain a Capital Certificate in Public Law & Policy and explain how it fits into your career goals.
• Up-to-date Transcript

Submit your application to the Centers of Distinction Office, located in Northwest Hall, or fax to 916.739.7363.

Mailing address:
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Centers of Distinction
3200 Fifth Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Public Service Scholarships

Public Service scholarships are available to highly qualified J.D. degree applicants who want to make public law, including government service, a part of their career.

Public Interest Scholarships typically range from 25% to 75% of tuition. Interested applicants should contact the Pacific McGeorge Admissions Office by email or by calling 916.739.7105.

Questions?

Contact Adrienne Brungess, Director of the Capital Certificate in Public Law & Policy Program
Email | 916.739.7170