About the course

The Constitutional Law Certificate offers the opportunity to focus your advanced studies in law school in the area of constitutional law and/or civil rights. The Con Law Certificate may be of interest to those students who would like to concentrate their intellectual study in the complexities of constitutional law and its broad topics of governmental power and individual rights. The Certificate may also appeal to those interested in a career in civil rights litigation, social justice work, governmental representation, or criminal law, among others. The study of constitutional law delves into the subjects of daily front-page news--from social justice and inequality to questions of individual privacy, judicial power, freedom of religion, election law, legal history, race, and gender, and more.

　　The Con Law Certificate and associated classes are enhanced by the expertise of the faculty working under the umbrella of the Center for Constitutional Law at Akron. The Center is one of only a few national constitutional resource centers established by Congress for the study of constitutional law. This expertise provides Akron Law students with a unique opportunity, in addition to the fact that this type of certificate in con law or civil rights is offered by only five or so law schools nationwide. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Akron
Summer (May), 2024	Akron
Fall (August), 2024	Akron
Spring (January), 2025	Akron
Summer (May), 2025	Akron
Fall (August), 2025	Akron
Spring (January), 2026	Akron
Summer (May), 2026	Akron

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Akron

A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.

　　A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.

　　Original transcripts/diplomas or certified true copies from all universities, professional schools, and/or colleges previously attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. If the institution is not English speaking, the transcripts must also accompany an exact certified English translation. Certified true copies must bear the original stamp and signature of the appropriate school official.

　　A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. Letters of recommendation: Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources. Multiple LSAT or GRE scores: If an applicant has taken the LSAT or GRE more than once in the past five years, The University of Akron will consider the highest LSAT or GRE score. Interviews: Because of time constraints, personal interviews are not a part of the application process. Applicants should submit in writing any information they wish the admissions committee to consider. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5.

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Akron. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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