Academics
Our Academic Mission
- Generate student-centered outcomes
- Graduate students who are professionally prepared
- Focus on under-served communities—both in enrollment and in the communities where we live, learn and work.
Our students can be assured of being professionally prepared upon graduation from the Charlotte School of Law.
Our philosophy of learning by doing is integrated throughout our curriculum. Opportunities that provide our students with real-world, real-life law experience include public service, externship and co-op programs, as well as on-campus clinics.
At Charlotte School of Law, experiential education ensures that students acquire the knowledge, skills and values they need to succeed in the practice of law. We strive to produce graduates with a level of demonstrated proficiency in ten areas of knowledge, skills, and values:
- Intellectual and Analytical Reasoning
- Problem-Solving and Solution Design
- Written and Oral Communication
- Information and Community Technology
- Negotiation
- Practice Management
- Professional Relations
- Professional Ethics
- Leadership in Social Responsibility
- Self-Reflection and Lifelong Learning
Through experiential education, professors add a layer of structure, guidance, and reflection to enhance learning from experience. Our includes experiential education opportunities
We emphasize analytical legal reasoning, skills development, and professional and ethical considerations across the curriculum, offering opportunities for learning in context that range from practice-based simulations to real-world practice experiences under the supervision of an experienced attorney.