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July 9, 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to the Graduate Law Programs at Capital University Law School. This policy manual is the official compilation of policies and procedures for Graduate Law students at Capital University Law School. It is applicable to all students obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree as well as to those obtaining a Master of Taxation (M.T.) for Accountants degree.

Operating Hours and Office Locations

The Admissions and Financial Aid offices for the Graduate Law Programs are found on the third floor. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, JD and Graduate Law Programs is Annette McMurry. Her office is in Room 373, 614-236-6310, amcmurry@law.capital.edu.

Advising services for the Graduate Law Programs are provided by the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Jennifer DiSanza. Her office is Room 388, 614-236-6402, jdisanza@law.capital.edu. She may be consulted for all scheduling issues and for assistance with curriculum planning.

The Academic Director, Professor Danshera Cords should be contacted for all special requests. She may also be contacted for curricular or academic scheduling issues. Professor Cords can be reached at 614-236-6516 or dcords@law.capital.edu.

Bookstore

The bookstore is located on the first floor of the law school. All texts for graduate law programs may be purchased at the bookstore.

Hours of operation:

Academic Year:	10:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. (Friday until 5:00)
(M – F)	Summer: Noon – 6:00 p.m. (Friday until 5:00)

Parking

Parking is free. Evening students may park in designated Capital University Law School lots after 4:00 p.m. A form to obtain a parking pass may be obtained on-line with your student ID.

Student Identification Cards

All students must obtain a photo ID card. Please contact Cassandra Clark to schedule your photo session. The form to obtain an ID card is available either in Room 172 or from Cassandra Clark on the third floor. A specific time for photos for new students will be scheduled at the start of each semester.

Mailbox

Each graduate law student will be assigned a mailbox in the Huntington Commons (People’s Court Café area) on the first floor.

E-Mail Address / Account

Each graduate law student will have a Capital University Law School e-mail address. Please check this account regularly as the law school and your professors will use this address to communicate with you. You should contact the technology help desk via the law school website (www.law.capital.edu) if you have problems with your e-mail account. YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INFORMATION SENT TO YOU AT YOUR CAPITAL E-MAIL ADDRESS.

Library and Computer Lab

With your student identification card, graduate law students have 24/7 access to the law library. You also have access to the computer lab on the 3rd floor of the library. Food, drink and smoking are prohibited in the law school, law library and computer lab. A pamphlet on library services and usage is available at the Circulation Desk of the law library on the 4th floor.

School Counselor

Terry Thompson, a professional counselor, is available by appointment to all students and their families at no cost. Her office is located on the 5th floor of the Law School, and her number is 614-236-6562.

Career Services

The Career Services office is located on the first floor of the law school in Room 171. You are encouraged to utilize these services.