Center for Criminal Justice, Law & Ethics

Franciscan University of Steubenville

To shine a beacon of Christ’s light in the darkest corner of the world by magnifying the critical role of the natural law in our justice and legal operations. 
 
All Continuing Legal Education courses sponsored by the Center for Criminal Justice, Law & Ethics teach justice professionals to apply the wisdom of natural law reasoning and the Catholic moral tradition in their practice. Presenters are high-profile practitioners concerned about the legal system’s current moral state and convinced of the critical role of the natural law in legal operations. Topics cover a comprehensive range of questions and highlight the correlation of the natural law to day-to-day operations. All courses include General hours, some also provide hard to find Ethics/Professional Conduct Hours. Courses are approved for continuing legal education by state authorizing bodies and are not courses for academic credit. Programs explore topics such as: 
  • Leading by Virtue, Lawyers and Judges in the Courtroom of Cicero 
  • The Legal Theory of Aquinas 
  • The Thomist Concept of an Unjust Law 
  • Law as a Spiritual Vocation 
  • The interplay of law, ethics and religion 
Also offered are topics central to high-profile areas of the legal field such as: 
  • Creating Use of Force Policies 
  • Counter-terrorism 
  • Human Trafficking 
  • Legal and Ethical Aspect of Healthcare 
  • War Crimes 

CLE credits to fit the lifestyle of today’s busy attorney.  

 

Log in information for your account will be sent once payment is received for your course. Materials can be downloaded or printed once you access registered course (and are available for #length of time? After course completion). Participants will also be emailed a certificate to confirm credit awarded.  

CLE classes for attorneys who prefer the interaction of an in-person setting. 

 

In person CLE courses are held on the beautiful campus of Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. Registration fee includes a light breakfast and lunch (no lunch included in half day courses). All courses are approved for continuing legal education by state authorizing bodies and are not courses for academic credit. Email: [email protected] with any questions.

Legal Issues in Polygraph Testing

$129.00

April 23, 2024:  5 pm – 9:30 pm

For attorneys and counsel working in the criminal or employment law fields, a full understanding of the mechanics polygraph is baseline knowledge. This 4 hour course will give you specialized knowledge regarding the various legal issues & use in court.

*For non-lawyer discount, see below.

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The Criminal Justice Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville

2025 Career Day Booth Reservation

$100.00

Franciscan University of Steubenville invites you to participate in our 2025 Career Day for Criminal Justice on September 19th, 2025. This event is a large career fair centered on the field of Criminal Justice and will build on previous career days.

Event Day Information

Date: September 19, 2025

Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM. Please arrive 60 minutes prior for setup.

Location: Franciscan University of Steubenville (St. Paul IV Event Center – Christ the Teacher building)

Tables: There is a maximum of 50 assigned tables provided on a first come-first served basis. Tables range from 8ft – 4ft. Due to space restrictions, we ask you only bring no more than 2 persons per reservation.

Questions: contact the Event Coordinator –  Adrien Lee | [email protected] | 740-284-5367

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Online CLE Courses
To shine a beacon of Christ’s light in the darkest corner of the world by magnifying the critical role of the natural law in our justice and legal operations. 
 
All Continuing Legal Education courses sponsored by the Center for Criminal Justice, Law & Ethics teach justice professionals to apply the wisdom of natural law reasoning and the Catholic moral tradition in their practice. Presenters are high-profile practitioners concerned about the legal system’s current moral state and convinced of the critical role of the natural law in legal operations. Topics cover a comprehensive range of questions and highlight the correlation of the natural law to day-to-day operations. All courses include General hours, some also provide hard to find Ethics/Professional Conduct Hours. Courses are approved for continuing legal education by state authorizing bodies and are not courses for academic credit. Programs explore topics such as: 
  • Leading by Virtue, Lawyers and Judges in the Courtroom of Cicero 
  • The Legal Theory of Aquinas 
  • The Thomist Concept of an Unjust Law 
  • Law as a Spiritual Vocation 
  • The interplay of law, ethics and religion 
Also offered are topics central to high-profile areas of the legal field such as: 
  • Creating Use of Force Policies 
  • Counter-terrorism 
  • Human Trafficking 
  • Legal and Ethical Aspect of Healthcare 
  • War Crimes 

CLE credits to fit the lifestyle of today’s busy attorney.  

 

Log in information for your account will be sent once payment is received for your course. Materials can be downloaded or printed once you access registered course (and are available for #length of time? After course completion). Participants will also be emailed a certificate to confirm credit awarded.  

On Ground Courses

CLE classes for attorneys who prefer the interaction of an in-person setting. 

 

In person CLE courses are held on the beautiful campus of Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. Registration fee includes a light breakfast and lunch (no lunch included in half day courses). All courses are approved for continuing legal education by state authorizing bodies and are not courses for academic credit. Email: [email protected] with any questions.

Legal Issues in Polygraph Testing

$129.00

April 23, 2024:  5 pm – 9:30 pm

For attorneys and counsel working in the criminal or employment law fields, a full understanding of the mechanics polygraph is baseline knowledge. This 4 hour course will give you specialized knowledge regarding the various legal issues & use in court.

*For non-lawyer discount, see below.

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Booth Reservations
The Criminal Justice Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville

2025 Career Day Booth Reservation

$100.00

Franciscan University of Steubenville invites you to participate in our 2025 Career Day for Criminal Justice on September 19th, 2025. This event is a large career fair centered on the field of Criminal Justice and will build on previous career days.

Event Day Information

Date: September 19, 2025

Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM. Please arrive 60 minutes prior for setup.

Location: Franciscan University of Steubenville (St. Paul IV Event Center – Christ the Teacher building)

Tables: There is a maximum of 50 assigned tables provided on a first come-first served basis. Tables range from 8ft – 4ft. Due to space restrictions, we ask you only bring no more than 2 persons per reservation.

Questions: contact the Event Coordinator –  Adrien Lee | [email protected] | 740-284-5367

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Shining Christ’s Light in Justice and Legal Operations

For more information, email Dr. Charles Nemeth, Program Director

Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Program

The Criminal Justice Program at Franciscan University prepares students for a variety of careers in the justice and legal professions. Students learn to view justice and law through the lens of Catholic social teaching and natural law, taking into consideration the dignity of all people.