The legal profession has a tradition of general practice, with practitioners handling diverse legal matters.
Generalists often work in small firms or solo. Whether in small towns or larger urban areas, many lawyers engage in general practice. OU Law's general practitioner concentration offers the essential skills and knowledge for a thriving career in the field of law.
Courses
Whether you envision a future as a general practitioner or are unsure of your career path, diversify your course selection during your time at OU Law. This approach ensures you acquire the knowledge required to counsel clients with diverse needs and cultivate skills for client satisfaction.
| Areas-Specific Menu Courses | Electives & Seminars | Experiential & Other Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Business Associations or Corporations (only one of these courses may be taken by any student) Conflict of Laws Family Law Federal Courts Real Estate Transactions Remedies Wills and Trusts |
Criminal Procedure; Adjudication Employment Law Seminar Federal Indian Law Individual Income Tax Intellectual Property Survey International Law Foundations Oil and Gas Law Unincorporated Business Entities |
Advanced Legal Research Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Clinic Criminal Clinic Interdisciplinary Training in Child Abuse & Neglect Intermediate Legal Writing: Introduction to Non-litigation Drafting Interviewing, Counseling & Negotiation Litigation Skills |
Meet the Faculty
Learn from experienced faculty whose broad knowledge ensures a well-balanced education in law.
Katheleen Guzman
Dean and Director of the Law Center, Fenelon Boesche Chair in Law, MAPCO/Williams Presidential Professor
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