Capital Certificate in Public Law & Policy (J.D.)
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 training in statutory interpretation and drafting, the working of administrative agencies, public lawyering ethics and a required externship or clinic experience, ensuring 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 Chapter Alumni in California, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere in government and public lawyering careers.
