Certificate Tracks

Are you interested in a specialty area of law? Certificate tracks enable you to customize your legal education toward a field of interest. ONU Law offers several different certificate tracks.

Choose from several speciality fields

To receive a certificate, you must take a designated core course in the field plus additional courses from among a list of electives. The credit hours in the specialty field must total at least 15 hours, and you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to receive a stamp on your diploma. Please note that certificate tracks are an option only; you don’t have to pursue a specialty field at ONU Law.

Both people and organizations alike can fall into financial hardship and benefit from legal assistance navigating monetary challenges in tax, finance, banking, investments and risk management.
While learning about the world of civil disputes and non-criminal cases, you’ll build skills in alternative dispute resolution, settling law conflict issues, navigating federal court systems and more.
Whether at home or abroad, you'll obtain the tools to examine arguments with a critical eye, uncover inconsistencies in logic or precedent and present a strong case - both aloud and in writing to ensure the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all individuals.
This specialty gives you experience in the competitive field of corporate law, specializing in business planning and corporate finance, commercial arbitration, and securities regulation--helping you to build a comprehensive understanding of the corporate landscape.
The criminal courts can be a huge component of your trajectory as a lawyer, and this certificate program gives a complete overview of the criminal system, with everything from juvenile law to terrorism and criminal law.
Studying environmental law at ONU will prepare you to navigate the complexities of representing different stakeholders and to make a positive impact upon the environment. Our graduates go on to become advocates through positions in the government, non-profit organizations or corporations.
Family lawyers assist with issues like custody, parental rights, child support, divorce, adoption, juvenile issues and domestic violence. It is vital for children, women, and families to have competent, ethical and empathetic legal representation.
ONU Law will give you the chance to become fluent in the most pressing international issues facing the legal community including immigration, civil rights, fair trade, diplomacy, and democratic governance.
Labor and employment laws impact every aspect of the employer-employee relationship, beginning with the hiring process and expanding into every facet of daily operations including promotions, reviews, terminations, benefits and safety, as well as the successful resolution of disputes pertaining to unfair labor practices and discrimination.
Under the watchful eye of Dean Charles Rose, you'll have unique mentorship opportunities enabling you to build your professional network and gain valuable insights into the field of military law. Dean Rose formerly served 11 years in the Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, with another 11 years as an enlisted soldier, intelligence officer and ROTC cadet. The JAG Corps is a selective program offered by several of the U.S. Military branches.
In this program, you will learn how to make a difference in shaping public law and policy. You will be immersed in constitutional law, including areas such as climate change law, marriage and adoption issues, civil rights, employment and environmental law, and immigration law.
Specializing in real property law will help you understand issues surrounding real estate transactions and land use planning in all matters - from advocating for clean energy land use to estate planning.
The tax specialty will give you skills in personal taxes, estate planning, and corporate structures.