Explore Dayton Law

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1: Identifying, describing, and interpreting the fundamental terms, rules, and principles of law, including significant alternative formulations, such as minority rules.  

Criterion 2:  Describing the American legal system’s structures, processes, and procedures.

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1:  Identifying each potentially applicable legal theory as it relates to the facts.   

Criterion 2: Identifying each legal rule relevant to each potentially applicable legal theory.   

Criterion 3:  Identifying the legally significant facts relating to each applicable legal rule. 

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1:  Identifying and critically reading the applicable legal authority, including identifying key rules within each authority.

Criterion 2:  Synthesizing the relevant rules of law into a logical framework for analysis. 

Criterion 3:  Where rules conflict, thoroughly analyzing which rule a court is likely to apply. Where applicable, understanding the logic and purpose behind each rule, so that the rule can be articulated correctly and applied coherently in difficult cases. 

Criterion 4:  Meticulously applying the identified rules to the facts, including evaluating potential counterarguments, to determine the likely outcome of the case.  

Criterion 5:  When appropriate, analogizing the facts to and distinguishing the facts from those of precedent cases in specific and helpful ways to determine the likely outcome of the case. 

Criterion 6:  Articulating practical considerations, such as cost and effects on other people.

-Revised (Fall) 2022

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1: Writing documents that are clear, concise, well-reasoned, organized, professional in tone, appropriate to the audience and the circumstances, and if appropriate, contain proper citation to authority.

Criterion 2: Speaking in a clear, concise, well-reasoned, organized, and professional manner that is appropriate to the audience and the circumstances.

Criterion 3:  Actively listening to clients, colleagues, judges, and others.

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1: Devising and implementing a logical research plan.

Criterion 2: Identifying and effectively employing the fundamental tools of legal research.

Criterion 3: Accurately assessing the relevance and weight of authority.

-Revised (Fall) 2022

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1:  Capably managing a legal project (e.g., case, memorandum, mediation) from its inception to its conclusion.

Criterion 2:  Effectively planning and controlling their use of time.

Criterion 3:  Identifying and effectively engaging in negotiation and appropriate dispute resolution processes.

Criterion 4: Displaying effective interviewing and counseling skills, using empathy, respect, and self-awareness. 

Criterion 5: Effectively and ethically integrating technology in legal work whether in person, remote, or hybrid (e.g., case management, legal research, use of AI, etc.).  

-Revised December, 2024

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1:  Listing the sources of the law governing lawyers.

Criterion 2:  Identifying and explaining the applicable law governing lawyers.

Criterion 3:  Using the law governing lawyers to recognize ethical and other professional dilemmas.

Criterion 4:  Applying the law governing lawyers to help resolve ethical and other professional dilemmas. 

Criterion 5:  Exercising professional judgment to help resolve ethical and other professional dilemmas.

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1: Exhibiting self-directed learning skills to take initiative in their learning, elicit and incorporate feedback into their performance, and reflect on and revise strategies to enhance their skills and professional practice.  

Criterion 2:  Participating in extracurricular opportunities to increase knowledge, hone skills, and inform values.

Criterion 3: Identifying and implementing personal wellness strategies for managing stress, workload and professional responsibilities. 

Criterion 4: Engaging in academic and professional pursuits with integrity, honesty, and diligence.

Criterion 5: Completing tasks, assignments, and responsibilities with a high level of thoroughness, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Criterion 6: Taking accountability for their actions and decisions, following through on commitments in a timely and reliable manner, and taking appropriate corrective action when mistakes are made.

-Revised December, 2024

Graduates will demonstrate achievement of this learning outcome by . . . 

Criterion 1: Exhibiting professionalism and treating each individual with dignity and respect.

Criterion 2:  Displaying diversity skills, including sensitivity to social and cultural difference. 

Criterion 3:  Contributing to the profession's fulfillment of its responsibility to ensure that adequate legal services are provided to those who cannot afford to pay for them.

-Revised (Fall) 2022