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Choose To Study And Live In An Exciting Metropolitan Area
Our region boasts a wealth of resources to enhance your professional development and foster your personal interests. Several federal and state courts are located minutes from campus, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Covington Division; and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Ohio.
Northern Kentucky University is a vibrant, metropolitan university nestled in the region that encompasses northern Kentucky, southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana. The university’s location, just a few miles from downtown Cincinnati, provides the benefits of a thriving urban setting and the advantages of a small-town, suburban campus.
Three state capitals are located approximately two hours away.
Local corporations: • The Procter & Gamble Co. • The Kroger Co. • Macy’s • Fifth Third Bancorp • General Cable • Western & Southern Financial Group • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
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Cultural venues: • Cincinnati Art Museum • Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra • Museum Center at Union Terminal • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center • Playhouse in the Park Recreational activities and attractions: • Cincinnati Bengals • Cincinnati Reds • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens • Newport Aquarium • Newport on the Levee • Riverbend Music Center
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Why Choose NKU Chase? At NKU Chase, what you learn and how you learn are connected to where you learn. Our students graduate with the skills, experiences and contacts that are essential in a competitive job market. As the law school of choice for more than 6,000 men and women, we offer: · A campus and location offering the advantages of a suburban setting with urban · · · · ·
opportunities. A full-time, day division as well as part-time, evening division allowing you to attend law school regardless of work commitments. An exceptional externship program providing you with practical legal experience. An affordable tuition and scholars program, making us one of the best values in the region. A student body composed of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, adding richness inside and outside of the classroom. An extensive alumni network including successful graduates practicing in 47 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign countries.
By choosing Chase, you choose to prepare yourself for practice in this region and throughout the world.
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“I chose Chase because it provides a world-class legal education in a smalltown environment. As a student from a rural area, I appreciate the close-knit community that exists at Chase as well as the school’s proximity to the amenities of the city.”
KATIE MATTINGLY lebanon, kentucky
undergrad school:
University of Kentucky
hobbies/interests:
Running, dancing, cooking, reading and writing
favorite book:
The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein
favorite quote:
When you stop dreaming, it’s time to die.
favorite class:
Property
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Choose To Be Practice Ready Do you want to be “practice ready” when you graduate? The practice of law can generally be divided into two broad areas – advocacy work and transactional work. These two areas come together in unique ways in government. To give you maximum exposure to these areas, we have created the Center for Excellence in Advocacy, the Transactional Law Practice Center and the Local Government Law Center.
At NKU Chase, we realize the importance of equipping you with the practical skills you will need to step into the practice of law. To further expand your specialization, the centers operate as “intellectual hubs” where you can focus your practice interest and acquire specialized knowledge. The centers will provide you with the opportunity to network with scholars and practicing attorneys and gain real-world experience through externships.
Choose to Earn a Certificate in Advocacy or Transactional Law NKU Chase has created two new certificate programs – a Certificate in Advocacy and a Certificate in Transactional Law. Chase is one of only a handful of law schools in the nation to offer certificate programs in advocacy and transactional law. The certificate programs are tied to Chase’s two centers of excellence, the Center for Excellence in Advocacy and the Transactional Law Practice Center. The centers provide Chase students with training in practical skills, interaction with practicing attorneys, and skillsbased programming. They are designed to make the transition from law study to law practice as seamless as possible. Students must complete a designated course of study, which includes both classroom instruction and real-world components, to earn these certificates. The courses, externships and pro bono experiences are designed to provide Chase students with the opportunity to focus their skills on the type of law practice they intend to pursue and to demonstrate to prospective legal employers that they are practice ready on the day they graduate from law school.
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Center for Excellence in Advocacy The advocacy center teaches the knowledge, skills and values students need to effectively represent a client from the initial client interview through the appeals process. Attorneys, judges, alumni, faculty and students come together during innovative courses and programming. As a result, students will develop practical litigation techniques and gain an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge advocacy techniques. The center highlights the role of NKU Chase as a leader in training current and future generations of great advocates by offering: • • • •
Substantive courses Practical skills courses Competition teams Clinics and externships
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Lectures and practical skills seminars Special projects and programming Student Advocacy Society Alumni mentoring
Local Government Law Center Unique in our region, the Local Government Law Center is one of the very few centers nationwide devoted primarily to state and local government law and the only one based in a public law school. For more than 20 years, lawyers, government officials and policymakers have relied on the center’s expertise in matters relating to state and local government. Today, the mission of the center is fourfold: • • • •
It provides technical assistance, research services and support to local governments, their attorneys, and their elected and appointed officials. It promotes the study and development of state and local government law through teaching, scholarship and continuing education. It offers law students opportunities to gain practical experience in local government law through internships and externships. It serves as an information clearinghouse about local government through its newsletters and community outreach efforts.
Lawyers in and out of government, as leaders in their communities, shape the processes of government in less formal ways as well. Studying the law of government prepares future lawyers to serve in various capacities, as lawyers frequently deal with government regardless of the nature of their practices. Familiarity with the structures and processes of government is often important to a lawyer’s effective representation of a client.
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Transactional Law Practice Center What is transactional law? Basically, if it is not criminal or civil litigation, it is transactional law. Most lawyers are transactional lawyers. Transactional lawyers are problem solvers; they are “can do” lawyers. The Transactional Law Practice Center is student centered – all activities are geared toward students. The center’s mission is to provide students with multiple opportunities to develop the skill sets and knowledge employed by lawyers involved in the practice of business and transactional law. Through the center, students will learn the skills necessary to practice transactional law: • • •
Interviewing Negotiating Drafting
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Business planning Client counseling
Drawing on the resources and talents of a unique partnership of practicing lawyers, faculty members and business people, the center offers specialized courses, workshops and other programs. These opportunities teach students to understand and appreciate the business aspects of commercial transactions.
Student Groups Chase Student Advocacy Society The Chase Student Advocacy Society is the student arm of the Center for Excellence in Advocacy. The society’s mission is to create opportunities for students to participate in activities that will teach them advocacy and litigation skills they can use upon graduation. The society hosts guest speakers, organizes various competitions, sponsors CLE programs and creates networking opportunities for students interested in various areas of litigation and law practice.
Transactional Law Practice Group At the heart of the center’s activities is the Transactional Law Practice Group, a student organization open to all Chase law students from the first day of their studies. The group offers students opportunities to design many aspects of the center’s activities, which include meeting with transactional lawyers from all fields of law and participating in centersupported CLE programs and bar association programs.
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Choose To Be Prepared The NKU Chase Law Library is committed to training the next generation of lawyers to become 21st century legal researchers. This means providing you with access to the most up-to-date legal resources that you need to be prepared for school and the practice of law.
Technology in the classrooms
flexibility to create their own study schedule. The library is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
We are meeting the needs of today’s law student. Our classrooms are equipped with the latest equipment, allowing our faculty to use innovative technologies to enhance students’ learning experiences. We incorporate into our classes:
access to technology: Chase is a wireless environment, allowing access to networked printers, the Internet and e-mail from anywhere in the law school. For convenience, the library offers many computers for student use.
• audience response systems to allow more
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meaningful classroom interaction.
• online course pages allowing learning to continue beyond the classroom walls.
• chase itunes u to deliver audio and video content to Chase students. Our moot court and trial advocacy courtrooms showcase the latest courtroom technology so that students will learn and practice in a setting designed to represent the modern practice of law.
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access to study: Students have the
library and technology
access to training: The librarians play an active role in training students in the essential skills of legal research. Whether meeting in a formal training session in our state-of-the-art computer lab or through one-on-one interaction, our librarians help students succeed in their research.
access to information: Students have ready access to the most up-to-date legal information.
“Chase really teaches you how to be a lawyer. Most law schools focus on theory. Here, the focus is on giving you the practical skills necessary for the practice of law.�
JONATHAN COLLINS hazard, kentucky
undergrad major:
History, political science
best advice:
Study hard; play hard
hobbies/interests:
Mineral law, sports, computers
favorite book:
Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, James Hornfischer
favorite movie:
Braveheart
favorite class:
Contracts
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“Choosing Chase was the right decision. Professors are extremely open and receptive of the students’ needs. Additionally, the students are very welcoming. This is like a second home.” DEIFILIA DIAZ mexico city, mexico
undergrad school:
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
hobbies/interests:
Traveling and meeting new people from other cultures
law interest:
International & immigration law
favorite movie:
The Illusionist
personal motto:
Live without fear; always give 100%
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Choose To Be Included A vibrant, inclusive student life is a vital component of your law school experience. At NKU Chase, you will find a collegial atmosphere where lasting, professional relationships are built. Your academic and professional development is enhanced through participation in student organizations, public service, use of the most up-to-date technology, and, most importantly, access to faculty, administration and alumni.
Student Organizations • American Bar Association/Law Student Division • American Constitution Society for Law & Policy • Black Law Students Association • Chase Intellectual Property Society • Chase Latino Law Association • Chase Public Interest Group
Student Bar Association
All students belong to the Student Bar Association. Through the SBA’s elected officers and representatives, the organization acts as the official advocate for the student body and creates a vehicle for interaction and communication between the students, faculty, administration, alumni and the community. The SBA sponsors many social, professional and community service programs and events. Events include welcome back parties to kick off the fall and spring semesters, Law Day, Diversity Week, an annual golf outing and the Barristers’ Ball. The SBA also coordinates a mentoring program to help first-year students acclimate to law school.
Student Organizations
Through involvement in student organizations, students make connections to further their career and personal interests. Many opportunities exist for students to hone their leadership skills, enhance classroom learning experiences, pursue special interests and network with alumni and members of the bar. Student organizations provide many opportunties for community service and bring prominent local, regional and national speakers to campus to speak on topics of interest to the Chase community, the university and the community at large.
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• Chase Student Advocacy Society • Christian Legal Society • The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies • International Law Student Association • The Legal Association of Women • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International • Sports & Entertainment Law Group • Transactional Law Practice Group
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Choose To Set Yourself Apart Learning to “think like a lawyer” is only one aspect of a legal education. You will also learn to apply the law through activities such as Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Advocacy. Participation in these activities will broaden your knowledge and enhance your career opportunities.
Student Competition Individual Success 2009 Albert Mugel Tax Moot Court Competition – Best Final-Round Oralist 2009 National Adoption and Child Welfare Law Moot Court Competition – Best Brief and Best Final-Round Oralist 2009 August A. Rendigs Products Liability Moot Court – Best Advocate
2008-09 Law Review Editorial Board
2008 Kentucky Mock Trial Competition – Best Advocate 2008 Robert F. Wagner Labor & Employment Law – Best Final-Round Oralist and Best Brief 2008 National Adoption & Child Welfare Law – Best Final-Round Oralist, Best Brief, Runner-up Best Brief (team two)
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The Northern Kentucky Law Review The Northern Kentucky Law Review is an independent journal, edited and published entirely by NKU Chase students. Four annual issues contain articles by professors, judges and practitioners; reviews of important recent books from recognized experts; essays; commentaries; and student-written notes. These issues include a general law issue, a Kentucky survey issue and a symposium issue that complements the law review’s annual or biannual live symposia conducted for the local legal community. The Kentucky survey issue, the only issue of its kind in the commonwealth, summarizes recent Kentucky cases in a specific area of law to provide a guide to practitioners on how specific legal questions would be addressed by Kentucky courts.
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2008-09 Moot Court Team 1
2008-09 Client Counseling Team
2008-09 National Trial Advocacy Team
2008-09 Moot Court Team 2
Student Competition Team Success 2009 Albert Mugel Tax Moot Court Competition – National Champions 2009 & 2008 National Adoption and Child Welfare Law Moot Court Competition – National Champions
Moot Court
National Trial Advocacy Team
Participating in Moot Court gives students the chance to polish their research and oral advocacy skills and affords them the opportunity to meet and learn from judges and practitioners. Teams participate in moot court competitions across the country in subject areas such as constitutional law, products liability, labor and employment law, corporate law, environmental law, international law, sports law, intellectual property, health law, family law, tax law, entertainment law and civil rights.
The National Trial Advocacy Team promotes excellence in trial advocacy through training, education and mock trial competitions. While preparing for competition, team members have the opportunity to develop trial advocacy techniques in a one-on-one setting with faculty coaches and local trial attorneys.
2009 & 2008 Robert F. Wagner Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition – National Finalist 2009 American Association of Justice Regional Trial Competition – Semi-Finalist 2009 & 2008 ABA National Arbitration Forum Competition – Regional Semi-Finalist 2008 Kentucky Mock Trial Competition – Winners and Finalists 2008 Ohio Mock Trial Competition – Winners
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Choose To Have Opportunities Class of 2008 Highlights: • Average starting salary: $60,044 • 93% employment rate within 9 months after graduation • Employed in 8 states and Washington, D.C. • Selected for prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program, JAG and judicial clerkship positions
The Office of Career Development develops a close and long-term relationship with you, becoming an integral part of your law school experience and post-graduation professional development. The office helps prepare you to be successful job seekers by providing counseling, legal career programs and networking assistance. Located at the center of student activity, the office is next to the student lounge and classrooms, making it convenient for you to stop in for counseling, résumé assistance or interview preparation meetings.
Class of 2008 percentage employed in: Private Practice . . . . . 52% Business & Industry . . . 21% Government . . . . . . . 10% Judicial Clerkship . . . . . 8% Speed Networking Event
Public Interest . . . . . . . 7% Military/JAG . . . . . . . . 1% Academic . . . . . . . . . 1%
Ranked among the top 20 law schools in the nation in placing students in public interest positions. National Jurist, March 2008
What students are saying… “I am very impressed by the quality and responsiveness of the career development office … I can’t express how much I appreciate what you do to help students achieve success.” “Your office went well beyond my expectations … Thanks.” “Thank you for all your help this year. I could not have done it without your hard work and words of encouragement!” “I accepted an offer as a summer associate and would never have gotten to this point without the help of your office in scheduling on-campus interviews and working with me on my résumé and cover letters. Thank you so much for your help.” “It is amazing what a positive difference your suggestions made on my résumé. Thank you so much.”
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Experienced and Dedicated Professionals
Career Development Office Services • 1st-year student orientation
LISA MOORE, Director J.D., NKU Chase B.A., Northern Kentucky University
Lisa is a 1998 graduate from the part-time program at Chase. She spent many years in private practice as a civil litigator before returning to Chase to lead the career development office. Recently, she has become a Fellow of the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers and a member of the Kentucky Bar Association Task Force on Building Blocks in Leadership Diversity.
IRENE ALLARD, Coordinator J.D., NKU Chase M.B.A., University of Louisville B.S., University of Louisville
• Assistance with non-local employment • Assistance with local, regional and national recruitment programs and job fairs • Career Development collection available in the Law Library and online • Counseling and seminars exploring field of practice and employers • Direct e-mail of student employment and volunteer opportunities • Graduating student services • Individualized career counseling • Interviewing assistance
Irene is a 1996 graduate from the full-time program at Chase and obtained her Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville. After graduation, she practiced in the corporate legal environment and was an adjunct assistant professor. She currently serves on the advisory board for the University of Cincinnati Clermont College paralegal program.
• Job posting exchange with other law schools • Job postings updated daily • Mentoring and job shadowing programs • Mock interviews • Networking events and opportunities • On-campus interviews and résumé collection programs • Online student résumé database • Presentations by alumni • Résumé and cover letter assistance
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Choose To Have Options Evening Division Not everyone interested in law school is able to devote time to the full-time study of law. At NKU Chase, we understand the challenges of working adults or those with full-time caregiving responsibilities. For the past 116 years, we have been providing legal education to working professionals through our part-time, evening division. Our evening class schedule allows you to meet your other obligations while attending law school. Classes meet three evenings a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. On occasion you might be required to attend meetings and programs offered at other times to satisfy your educational requirements. As an evening student, you will receive a high-quality, affordable legal education provided by our dedicated faculty. Inside the classroom, you will find a community of colleagues who come from diverse backgrounds but face similar life demands.
How does it compare to the day division? evening division . . . . . . . . day division Years to complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years Summer required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes, at least 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Credit hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Access to law library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 hours Can I participate in the excellence centers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Will I be considered for the Northern Kentucky Law Review?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Can I join Moot Court or Trial Advocacy teams? . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Can I get involved in student organizations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Will I have access to career development?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Is student support available?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes
J.D./M.B.A. Are you interested in both law and business and torn as to which degree program to pursue? Chase offers a joint J.D./M.B.A. program with the NKU Haile/U.S. Bank College of Business so that you don’t have to choose between the two. By choosing the joint degree program, you can study in both disciplines and simultaneously earn both degrees in less time than the degrees could be earned separately. If you are interested in the J.D./M.B.A., you must apply to and meet the separate admissions requirements for both the college of law and the college of business. The college of business may require that you take the Graduate Management Admission Test in addition to the Law School Admissions Test.
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“I chose Chase because of the flexibility the school provided to evening students, but I stayed because of the world-class faculty. It did not take long to realize that the quality of my legal education at Chase far exceeded the costs as compared to any other law school I researched. I will always owe a debt of gratitude to the faculty and the administration for their support.�
TENA SUE FEAGAN berry, kentucky
undergrad school:
Northern Kentucky University
hobbies/interests:
Operating my 430-acre farm; collecting American Indian artifacts
advice to entering students: The first semester is tough, but if you work hard the reward is great! student organizations:
Student Bar Association, American Bar Association
favorite class:
Torts
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Choose To Serve Like many of our students, you may have dedicated your time to volunteer work or community service before attending law school. We applaud your commitment to service and value the difference it makes to people and communities in need. We will continue to foster that passion for public service, which is a fundamental aspect of the role of lawyers as members of a public profession.
Pro Bono Service Program All lawyers should aspire to render some legal services without fee for the good of the public. The goal of the Chase Pro Bono Service Program is to instill in our students a commitment to provide pro bono or lawrelated public service as members of the legal profession. As an educational program, the Pro Bono Service Program helps students gain legal skills, exposes them to various areas of the law and enhances their contact with the legal community. As an NKU Chase student, you will participate in this program by completing 50 hours of pro bono service prior to graduation. You will select from a variety of organizations designated as approved placement sites, or you might choose to design your own pro bono project. In addition, several pro bono projects based at the law school offer unique opportunities for service.
Chase Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program The Chase Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program provides students with grant funding to work at unpaid public-interest law positions during the summer. Public-interest firms, nonprofit organizations and public agencies are often unable to pay legal interns, requiring students to seek alternative funding for these positions. Summer fellowships at in-state as well as out-of-state public-interest organizations are supported by funds raised by the Chase Public Interest Group and contributed by generous donors to the Chase Public Interest Fellowship Fund.
As part of your service, you might interview clients about their legal problems, research issues for public-interest lawyers, engage in legislative or policy analysis, teach atrisk youth about the law, provide income tax assistance to low-income clients, or participate in legal aid clinics. Through the Pro Bono Service Program, you will provide legal assistance to those who need it the most while developing important skills and contacts within the legal community.
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Why I love... ...NKU: Because the university is truly focused on its students. ...Chase: Because the faculty and staff are fantastic colleagues, and because the students are second to none. ...Teaching: Because I love to learn. RICK BALES houston, texas
favorite book:
Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky
favorite movie:
Anything animated by Hayao Miyazaki
favorite quote:
“I have a dream...� MLK
personal motto:
Luck favors the person who is prepared.
best advice:
Take advantage of all that Chase has to offer. Academic courses are critical, but they are only the starting point for learning.
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Choose An Outstanding Faculty NKU Chase faculty members have broad experience as legal practitioners, strong academic and scholarly credentials, and great teaching skills. Equally important, they are accessible to you. Office hours are just the starting point for professors whose open-door policies extend throughout the day. You build close relationships with teachers who are writing the books and articles in their fields.
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Faculty Richard A. Bales B.A., Trinity University J.D., Cornell Law School John M. Bickers A.B., Cornell University J.D., University of Michigan LL.M., Georgetown University LL.M., Judge Advocate General’s School, Army Roger D. Billings, Jr. A.B., Wabash College J.D., University of Akron Sharlene G. Boltz B.A., Brown University J.D., University of Michigan Anthony E. Chavez B.S., Loyola Marymount University J.D., Yale Law School David A. Elder A.B., Bellarmine University J.D., St. Louis University LL.M., Columbia University Nancy Lee Firak B.S., Ohio University J.D., Cleveland State University LL.M., Harvard Law School Richard B. Graves B.A., Washington & Lee University J.D., Tulane University LL.M., University of Houston LL.M., Stetson University Christopher J. Gulinello B.A., Queens College of the City University of New York J.D., University of Iowa LL.M., Columbia University Kimberly Hausbeck B.A., George Washington University J.D., Washington & Lee University LL.M., Temple University Dennis R. Honabach A.B., Bucknell University J.D., Yale Law School Kathleen Gormley Johnson B.A., Georgetown University J.D., University of Kentucky Jennifer Jolly-Ryan B.A., Northern Kentucky University J.D., NKU Chase
Kenneth D. Katkin B.A., Princeton University J.D., Northwestern University
Caryl A. Yzenbaard B.A., Hope College J.D., University of Michigan
Donald K. Kazee B.A., Morehead State University M.A., University of Kentucky M.A., Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce J.D., Georgetown University
Visiting Faculty
Jennifer Anglim Kreder B.A., University of Florida J.D., Georgetown University
Sherry Porter B.A., University of Kentucky J.D., NKU Chase
Alberto Lopez B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology M.S., University of Notre Dame J.D., Indiana University J.S.M., Stanford Law School J.S.D., Stanford Law School
David Singleton A.B., Duke University J.D., Harvard Law School
Michael J. Zydney Mannheimer B.A., Binghamton University J.D., Columbia University Barbara B. McFarland B.S., University of Virginia J.D., University of Cincinnati
Adrienne Noble-Nacev B.A., Johns Hopkins University J.D., Loyola University of Chicago
Library Faculty Donna S. Bennett A.B., Wilmington College M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky M.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville Carol Bredemeyer A.B., Morehead State University M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky
Ljubomir Nacev B.A., The Johns Hopkins University J.D., John Marshall School of Law LL.M., New York University
Carol Furnish B.A., Indiana University M.L.S., Indiana University
Lawrence D. Rosenthal B.A., Union College (New York) J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center
Thomas Heard B.A., Taylor University M.L.S., Indiana University at Bloomington J.D., NKU Chase
Lowell F. Schechter B.A., New York University J.D., Harvard Law School
Emily Janoski-Haehlen B.A., University of Kentucky M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky J.D., NKU Chase
Phillip M. Sparkes B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute J.D., DePaul University LL.M., Notre Dame Law School
Claudia Zaher B.A., University of Dayton M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky
Mark M. Stavsky B.A., Northwestern University J.D., DePaul University LL.M., New York University
Emeriti Faculty
Henry L. Stephens, Jr. B.A., Western Kentucky University J.D., University of Kentucky
William R. Jones, visiting B.S., J.D., LL.M.
John T. Valauri B.A., Harvard University J.D., Harvard Law School
Robert B. Bratton B.A., M.A., J.D.
Frederick R. Schneider, visiting B.A., J.D.
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Curriculum Required Courses:
Basic Legal Skills I (Research) Basic Legal Skills I (Writing) Basic Legal Skills II (Writing) Civil Procedure I Civil Procedure II Constitutional Law I Constitutional Law II Contracts I Contracts II Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Evidence Legal Analysis and Problem Solving Professional Responsibility Property I Property II Torts I Torts II
Core Courses:
Administrative Law Agency, Partnership and LLCs Corporations Family Law Remedies Tax – Basic Income Tax Concepts UCC: Sales and Secured Transactions UCC: Payment Systems Wills and Trusts
Electives:
Advanced Appellate Advocacy Advanced Criminal Procedure Advanced Legal Research Advanced Online Legal Research Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation Antitrust Law Arbitration Law and Procedure Art Law Bankruptcy Broadcast/Telecommunications/Internet Law Business Basics for Lawyers Business Technology and Regulation Children’s Law Clinic Clinical Externship Program Clinical Externship Program, Local Government Law Center Clinical Internship Program, Local Government Law Center Conflict of Laws Constitutional Law Seminar Constitutional Litigation Clinic Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Contract Drafting Corporate and White Collar Crime Crimes Against Justice Cultural Property Law
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Death Penalty Policy and Procedure Deposition Strategies Domestic Violence Prosecution and Trial Domestic Violence Seminar Drafting International Business Agreements Elder Law Employee Benefits Law Employment Discrimination Employment Law Entertainment Law Environmental Law Ethics for Transactional Lawyers European Union Law Federal Courts Federal Practice and Procedure Federal Trial Practice Seminar Immigration Law and Policy Insurance Intellectual Property Survey Course International Law Inter-School Competition (Appellate Advocacy/Moot Court) Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiating Jurisprudence Juvenile Law Kentucky Innocence Project Kentucky Practice and Procedure Labor Law Law and Social Problems Seminar Law Review Legal Drafting Litigation Technology Modern Real Estate Transactions National Trial Advocacy Competition Patent Law Patent Prosecution Pretrial Litigation School Law Securities Regulation Sports Law State Constitutional Law State and Local Government Law Supervised Independent Research Tax – Advanced Income Tax Concepts Tax – Business Organizations and Business Planning Tax – Estate Planning Tax – IRS Legal Counsel Externship Tax – Tax Moot Court Inter-School Competition Trial Advocacy Voir Dire Strategies
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Choose To Be Successful The decision to attend law school reveals your willingness to commit time, intellectual energy and resources to a new and challenging endeavor. In return, we are committed to your success in law school and beyond. A legal education is useful in a wide array of professional fields. The success you experience at NKU Chase prepares you for a productive, rewarding and successful career.
Office of Student Success Initiatives From the day you first consider NKU Chase for your legal education until the day you retire from law practice, support, advice, materials and a full-time experienced legal educator are available to you. The goal of the Office of Student Success Initiatives is to help every student succeed in law school, on the bar exam and in the transition to legal practice. Here are just a few highlights of the programs and services we offer: • Structured study groups • The Chase Fellow program • Effective legal analysis classes to help students improve exam results • Programs on how to do research, how to review exams and how to improve exam performance
During the first year of law school, you build the foundation upon which your legal education and career are based. To assist you in building that foundation, the Legal Analysis and Problem Solving course will introduce you to the study of law in a supportive, encouraging environment. This course, which is taught before the fall semester begins, immerses you in the culture of law school and gets you ready to tackle the firstyear coursework. The first-year courses enable you to build a solid base of legal knowledge and to acquire skills in analysis, research and communication. In addition to mastering classroom study, you will begin developing personal and professional relationships through structured study groups, mentoring programs, student organizations and networking opportunities. With the assistance of the career development office, you will also investigate potential careers and begin mapping your future. As an upper-level student, you expand your legal interests by choosing among varied electives offered not only by the scholars on the Chase faculty but also by accomplished practitioners library & technology
drawn from the bench and bar of the tristate area. Opportunities abound for you to hone necessary practical skills through clerkships, externships, and participation in a wide array of extra- and co-curricular activities: • • • • •
• Information about writing competitions • Bar exam prep course
Law Review Moot Court Board Center for Excellence in Advocacy Transactional Law Practice Center Local Government Law Center
To prepare you for the ethical obligation of every practicing attorney to serve the community, NKU Chase organizes and sponsors community service projects and events. The Pro Bono Service Program allows students to serve those who have been denied legal services and to acquire skills and knowledge crucial to success in any future endeavor.
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Tuition Rates (2009-10): Kentucky Resident Full-Time: $7,371/semester Part-Time: $567/credit hour Metro Rate* Full-Time: $12,142/semester Part-Time: $934/credit hour Non-Resident Rate Full-Time: $16,081/semester Part-Time: $1,237/credit hour
Choose Affordability NKU Chase is a public law school offering an affordable education to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Students from certain counties in Indiana and Ohio receive the benefit of a reduced tuition cost through the metro rate.
*The metro rate applies to non-resident students whose permanent residences are in the following counties in Ohio and Indiana. Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland and Warren Indiana counties: Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland
Residency Residency status is determined according to the regulations on “Determination of Residency for Admission and Tuition Assessment Purposes� as set by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. KRS 164.020(8) requires the Council on Postsecondary Education to determine tuition and approve the minimum qualifications for admission to a statesupported postsecondary education institution and authorizes the council to set different tuition amounts for residents of Kentucky and for non-residents. The administrative regulation 13 KAR 2:045 establishes the procedure and guidelines for determining the residency status of a student who is seeking admission to or who is enrolled at a state-supported postsecondary education institution.
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money matters
Financial Aid Financial assistance in the form of student loan programs is administered through the NKU Office of Student Financial Assistance. This office is located in Lucas Administrative Center room 416. To contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance: phone: (859) 572-5143 toll-free: (888) 225-4499 fax: (859) 572-6997 e-mail: ofa@nku.edu web: http://financialaid.nku.edu
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To determine eligibility for financial assistance, prospective students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Prospective students can complete the online application at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Title IV code for NKU is 009275. Prospective students should complete and send the FAFSA by March 1 of the year of planned entry to Chase, whether or not the admissions decision has been received. Federal student loans will not be distributed prior to registration; therefore, entering students must make other arrangements to pay the acceptance and registration deposits.
Choose To Be Recognized NKU Chase scholars are leaders who have achieved academic success and who are poised to make a positive contribution to our law school community and the legal profession. The Chase Scholars Program recognizes the achievements of outstanding students and provides financial assistance that will allow them to explore a variety of professional opportunities after graduation. Who is eligible? To be considered for our scholars program, you must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Additional information considered in the award of the scholarship will be taken from your application file. SCHOLARSHIP
Salmon P. Chase Scholar
Henry Clay Scholar
LSAT REQUIREMENT
160+
155-159
GPA REQUIREMENT
3.00
3.00
AWARD RECEIVED
Full-tuition scholarship each year, plus guaranteed research assistantship in the 2nd and 3rd year
$10,000-$12,000 per year
Diversity scholarship opportunities Diversity is defined as the ability to enhance the multicultural and socioeconomic diversity at Chase through such characteristics as ethnicity, race, gender, age, abilities/limitations, and multicultural or socioeconomic background.
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John Marshall Harlan Diversity Scholarship
Awards range from $6,000 to full tuition per year in scholarship. Applicants considered for this program must demonstrate diversity and have a GPA of at least 3.00. • Kentucky
Legal Educational Opportunity
KLEO is a program designed to increase the number of minority, low-income or
educationally disadvantaged Kentuckians in Kentucky’s state-supported law schools. The KLEO program was proposed by the former Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph E.Lambert and adopted by the Kentucky Legislature. Based on availability of funding, five Kentucky residents will be selected from the entering class as KLEO fellows. Each fellow will receive $5,000 per year and will participate in a summer institute prior to the start of law school.
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Discover Why So Many Have Chosen Chase! Attending law school is a big investment, and it is important for you to find the right fit. Multiple factors will come into play as you make your selection. One important step in the process is to visit our law school and learn more about our community. At NKU Chase, we look forward to your visit.
Important Deadlines FEB. 1 – Priority deadline for submitting an application for scholarship consideration. APRIL 1 – Priority deadline for submitting an application for admission. APRIL 1 – Application deadline for transfer/visiting applicants who wish to be considered for summer. JULY 1 – Application deadline for transfer/visiting applicants who wish to be considered for fall. OCT. 1 – Application deadline for transfer/visiting applicants who wish to be considered for spring.
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admissions
Throughout the year we offer special events targeted toward varied interests. Each event is unique and will provide you with insight into all that Chase has to offer. Our events include: • Admission Information Sessions • Diversity Day • Fall and Spring Preview Days • Part-time Panel Presentations
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We understand that sometimes your schedule does not permit attendance at an event. We are happy to schedule a time convenient for you to come tour the law school and meet with a student ambassador. To schedule a visit, e-mail us at chaseadmissions@nku.edu or call the Office of Admissions at (859) 572-5490.
i chose chase.
“I chose Chase because I wanted to belong to a community. Law school is such a large investment, and it takes up so much of my life that I wanted to make sure the school I chose would be the best fit for my academic career and personal life.” JOANNA HORTILLOSA middlesboro, kentucky
undergrad school:
Centre College
undergrad major:
Economics and Spanish
personal motto:
Do your best. Be your best. No regrets.
favorite book:
Freakonomics, Steven D. Levitt
favorite movie:
Back to the Future
advice to entering students:
If you can answer a question without using the word ‘because,’ you’re not thinking like a lawyer.
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Distance from NKU Chase:
Ashland
Elizabethtown
Richmond Cumberland
Located in a thriving business and legal community, Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law is located on NKU’s main campus in Highland Heights, Ky., only seven miles from downtown Cincinnati. Highland Heights Main Campus Northern Kentucky University is equally accessible by car, bus or airplane. We are situated at the junction of U.S. 27, I-275 and I-471. From I-275 east or west, take exit 74A to I-471/U.S. 27 South. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Nunn Drive, the main drive onto campus.
kentucky . . . . . . . . . . miles Ashland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Bowling Green . . . . . . . . . 214 Cumberland . . . . . . . . . . 270 Elizabethtown . . . . . . . . . 143 Frankfort . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Hopkinsville . . . . . . . . . . 268 Lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Madisonville . . . . . . . . . . 252 Maysville . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Morehead . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Owensboro . . . . . . . . . . 207 Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Prestonsburg . . . . . . . . . 196 Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Somerset . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 out-of-state . . . . . . . . miles Ann Arbor, MI . . . . . . . . . 257 Bloomington, IN . . . . . . . . 149 Charleston, WV . . . . . . . . 253 Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . 7 Cleveland, OH . . . . . . . . 260 Columbus, OH . . . . . . . . . 115 Dayton, OH . . . . . . . . . . 60 Detroit, MI . . . . . . . . . . 268 Huntington, WV . . . . . . . 203 Indianapolis, IN . . . . . . . . 114 Knoxville, TN . . . . . . . . . 253 Lawrenceburg, IN . . . . . . . 29 Nashville, TN . . . . . . . . . 274
We are only 12 miles from the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati International Airport. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus transportation from northern Kentucky to Cincinnati and throughout northern Kentucky.
This publication was prepared by Northern Kentucky University and printed with state funds (KRS 57.375). Northern Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status in training activities or employment. Educational programs or activities are set forth in accordance with Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA and Section 504. For more information, please contact the Office of Legal Affairs & General Counsel, Lucas Administrative Center 824, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099, (859) 572-5588, which has been designated to coordinate the school’s efforts to comply with the aforementioned regulations. MC00759
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