Full-Time J.D. Program

Course of Study

The J.D. curriculum is engaging and challenging. Students will understand how the law works and explore diverse areas, including health, tax, entertainment, immigration, social justice and family law.

Year 1

Note: The first-year course of study outlined for full-time students is mandatory.

Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours)

LAW 5010 - Contract Law 4 Credit Hours
LAW 5060 - Torts 4 Credit Hours
LAW 5000 - Civil Procedure: Federalism and Constitutional Issues 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5070 - Lawyering: Foundations I. 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5099 - First-Year Professional Development Series. 0 to 1 Credit Hours
LAW 5030 - Research Methods in Law. 1 Credit Hours

Spring Semester (16 Credit Hours)

Legislation and Regulation 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5050 - Property. 4 Credit Hours
LAW 5001 - Civil Procedure: The Federal Rules 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5071 - Lawyering: Foundations II. 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5020 - Criminal Law. 3 Credit Hours
LAW 5099 - First-Year Professional Development Series. 0 to 1 Credit Hours

Year 2

Note: Professional Responsibility or The Client Relationship should be taken before or concurrently with Lawyering Advocacy.

Fall Semester (16 Credit Hours)

LAW 6000 - Constitutional Law I. 3 Credit Hours
LAW 6010 - Evidence. 4 Credit Hours
LAW 6020 - Professional Responsibility. 3 Credit Hours
or
LAW 6022 - The Client Relationship. 3 Credit Hours
Electives 6-9 Credit Hours

Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

LAW 6030E - Lawyering: Advocacy. 3 Credit Hours
LAW 6020 - Professional Responsibility. 3 Credit Hours
or
LAW 6022 - The Client Relationship. 3 Credit Hours
Electives 6-9 Credit Hours

Year 3

Fall Semester (14 Credit Hours)

Electives 14 Credit Hours

Spring Semester (14 Credit Hours)

Electives 14 Credit Hours

Total: 90 Credit Hours

**Students may choose to take courses during the summer term. The purpose of the college’s summer offerings is to provide diversity and balance to a student’s course of study.