A member of the American Public Power Association, Douglas Healy is an experienced energy law attorney who manages a multimillion-dollar practice in Springfield, Missouri. Before he launched his career as an attorney, Douglas Healy obtained a juris doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law. The University of Arkansas School of Law was established in 1924, and its alumni include legal professionals working in all 50 states and in 20 countries. The three-year juris doctor program comprises 90 semester hours, 42 of which are required courses such as Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Torts, and Constitutional Law. Students are limited to required classes in their first year, but they can select from a range of electives in their second and third years. Recently offered courses include Bankruptcy 2, Mergers and Acquisitions 2, and Payment Systems 3. Beyond the mandatory and elective courses, students can also participate in various competitions, clinics, and externships. Pro bono work isn't necessary, but those who engage in at least 50 hours of work are eligible for academic distinction. The university also encourages students to develop a global perspective in law practice and legal scholarship through its Cambridge Program Study Abroad Program, Russia Law Summer Program, and other international programs.