The Estate Planning Certificate
The Estate Planning Certificate is available to all law students who meet the requirements listed below. The Certificate recognizes students who concentrate a portion of their law school studies in estate planning work and will be awarded to eligible students at Graduation.
Certificate Requirements
To earn the Estate Planning Certificate, students must obtain a minimum of 16 credits in related courses. Students must complete four core courses and at least one elective in the estate planning curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to take all three of the elective courses. The Certificate does not require students to take additional credits beyond the law school graduation requirement.
The Estate Planning Curriculum
The Estate Planning curriculum provides students with the skills and education necessary to become effective estate planners for a broad range of clients with diverse planning needs.
Whether the student is preparing for solo practice or large firm work they will graduate with the legal knowledge required to become successful estate planners for a variety of clients.
Core Required Courses:
Wills and Trusts
Estate and Gift Taxation
Federal Taxation I
Estate Planning Seminar
At Least One Elective:
Elder Law
Lawyering Skills: Planning for the Non-Traditional Family
Federal Taxation II