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Juris Doctor Degree Requirements
In order to receive the J.D. degree, a student must:
- satisfactorily complete 88 semester credits
- six semesters of residence* as a law student
- satisfactorily complete required courses
- be in good academic standing
* student must be registered for 12 or more credits for the semester to count toward residency
Required Courses for Students Entering Fall 2008:
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| First year courses |
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| Constitutional Law |
3 credits |
| Contracts |
4 credits |
| Criminal Law |
3 credits |
| Statutory Interpretation, Legal Research & Writing |
4 credits |
| Civil Procedure I |
3 credits |
| Property |
4 credits |
| Torts |
4 credits |
| Civil Procedure II |
3 credits |
One 3-credit elective from Work of the Lawyer, International Law, Corporations, and Perspectives on the Law
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* Class of 2011: There may be changes to the first year schedule. This page will be updated as the changes develop.
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| Second year courses |
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| Professional Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Con Law II required before graduation |
3 credits |
| Second year writing requirement - Moot Court or Journal staff member |
3 credits |
| Third year courses |
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Third year writing requirement -
seminar, Independent Research paper, journal editor,
(moot court director) |
2 - 4 credits |
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