Seton Hall University School of Law is dedicated to preparing students for the practice
of law based upon values that emanate from the Catholic tradition. We aim to help
form wise counselors, skilled advocates, and ethical professionals dedicated to justice
and the common good. We seek to advance knowledge and understanding of the law and
its relationship to civil society and culture. We endeavor to preserve, transmit,
and discover truth in all its dimensions. And we strive to promote social justice
and human dignity. We are committed to attracting students and faculty who will bring
their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our community, and to providing
an opportunity for legal education to those whose circumstances would otherwise preclude
it.
Programmatic Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Demonstrate understanding of substantive and procedural law
Demonstrate competency in legal analysis, research, reasoning, and problem-solving
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, including drafting, revising,
and interpreting documents used in legal practice
Demonstrate advocacy skills, including those necessary for negotiation, dispute resolution,
and trial and appellate practice
Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities to clients
and the legal system
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Demonstrate understanding of substantive and procedural law
Identify and interpret the fundamental principles of the core, required doctrinal
courses -- Civil Procedure, Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law, Property, Professional
Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Business Associations, and Evidence
Identify and interpret the fundamental principles in non-skills elective courses
Demonstrate competency in legal analysis, research, reasoning, and problem-solving
Develop and execute efficient research strategies using appropriate research tools
Assess results of legal research by identifying and assessing the weight of legal
authority
Apply results of legal research to hypothetical and real-world legal issues
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, including drafting, revising,
and interpreting documents used in legal practice
Write clearly, concisely, and professionally
Draft, revise, and finalize explanatory, predictive, and persuasive legal documents
Deliver a persuasive oral presentation
Conduct client interviews
Counsel clients
Demonstrate advocacy skills, including those necessary for negotiation, dispute resolution,
and trial and appellate practice
Conduct direct and cross examination of witnesses
Present opening statements and closing arguments
Engage in negotiation and conflict resolution
Deliver a persuasive oral presentation
Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities to clients
and the legal system
Recognize and resolve ethical issues in case-based and hypothetical fact-scenarios
Demonstrate professional judgment, competence, integrity, and professionalism through
conduct consistent with the standards and rules of the legal profession
Advocate on behalf of clients in a manner consistent with an attorney’s obligations
to the legal system
