Juris what? Stating degrees, names, and titles correctly

Every academic year, the Office of Professional Development notes incorrect statements about degrees, school names, etc.  

LAW DEGREE 

You are earning a Juris Doctor.  This is confirmed in Chapter 4 of the Manual of Policy & Procedures in section 4.1.01 Degree Requirements. Do not use the following:

• Juris Doctorate
• Doctor of Law
• Doctor of Jurisprudence

LAW SCHOOL

You are attending Capital University Law School.  Do not use use the following:

• Capital Law
• Capital University School of Law
• CULS
• CapLaw
• Capital University
• Capital University College of Law

EMAIL SIGNATURE BLOCK

If you wish to have an email signature block, use the following format:

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Juris Doctor Candidate, Graduation Year

Capital University Law School

Signature blocks do not need to have a million pieces of information.  Create separate signature blocks for different emails.  For example, if you're a member of the Law Review executive board, you could have a signature block for Law Review business and a general one for everyday law school business.  You can create such signatures in Outlook Webmail by clicking on Options > See All Settings > Settings > Mail.

It’s important to list your degree and school correctly.  Please update your resume, email signatures, and Linked In profiles accordingly.  If you would like to discuss your resume, please schedule an appointment to meet with a member of the OPD staff.