Academics
Fully accredited by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools, the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law is proud to offer its students a world-class education, designed to prepare them for success on the bar exam and in the legal profession. Combining traditional classroom instruction with hands-on experiential learning opportunities that support its mission of public service, Brandeis Law gives its students the tools they will need to develop critical intellectual and legal skills.
In accordance with its established learning outcomes, the program of study at Brandeis Law prepares graduates to:
- build upon a solid understanding of core legal principles of substantive and procedural law, as required by state bar examinations, including the Kentucky Bar Exam, and for entry-level practice in a variety of settings;
- analyze client problems, in the realm of law or policy, by identifying and articulating legal issues, factual issues and governing law, and performing a sound and focused legal analysis and resolution of issues presented;
- use a variety of written and oral communication strategies central to lawyering in the litigation and transactional context;
- conduct legal research as needed to advise or advocate on behalf of clients;
- interview and counsel clients in a range of practice settings and across a range of substantive fields, using problem-solving strategies when appropriate;
- recognize and assume proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system;
- demonstrate commitment to professional formation involving lifelong, self-directed careers in law; and
- understand legal issues from diverse perspectives.
To view the academic calendar for the current and upcoming academic years, please visit the University of Louisville's Academic Calendars page.
