The Cleveland Marshall Juris Doctor is a rigorous program designed to create professionally prepared new lawyers with superior critical and analytical thinking and writing skills. For decades, Cleveland-Marshall's graduates have maintained a reputation for being among the most practice ready graduates entering the legal profession. Today, an evolved curriculum that demonstrates rigorous academic preparation along with revamped experiential learning requirements and a holistic focus on professionalism, ensure that the Cleveland-Marshall J.D. graduate will continue to be among the most outstanding new lawyers entering the field.