Certificate Programs

Drake Law School offers 11 certificate programs, allowing JD students to get academic credit and build their resumes in a variety of specialties.

A certificate program is a formal course of study within the Law School curriculum that is analogous to a college major.

Successful completion of a certificate program not only represents significant learning in that topic, but it also demonstrates to potential employers a student's commitment to the practice area.

Download the Certificate Notification Form.

Certificate Programs:

Business Law Certificate
Program director: Professor Jeremy Kidd

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate
Program director: Assistant Professor Alexa Perez

Compliance and Risk Management Certificate
Program director: Julia Steggerda-Corey

Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Certificate
Program director: Professor Mark Kende

Food and Agricultural Law Certificate
Program director: Associate Professor Jennifer Zwagerman

Intellectual Property Law Certificate
Interim director: Associate Dean Erin Lain

International Law and Global Citizenship Certificate
Program director: Professor Hunter Clark

Legislative Practice Certificate
Program director: Assistant Professor Julie Smith

Prosecution and Defense Certificate
Program director: Professor Ellen Yee

Public Service Certificate
Program director: Assistant Dean Liz Battles

Social Justice and Public Interest Lawyering Certificate
Program director: Assistant Dean Liz Battles