Full-time Division
The full-time division is designed for students who are able to devote most of their time to the study of law. The full-time division consists of 6 semesters commencing in August of the 1st year and ending in May of the 3rd year. The normal course load is 12-16 credit hours per semester. During the 1st year, classes will meet five days a week.
Students may work up to 20 hours per week while attending law school on a full-time basis. However, working during the 1st year of law school is strongly discouraged.
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Introduction to Legal Studies (1) | Basic Legal Skills II (3) |
| Basic Legal Skills I (2) | Civil Procedure (3) |
| Civil Procedure I (3) | Contracts II (3) |
| Contracts I (3) | Property II (3) |
| Property I (3) | Torts II (3) |
| Torts I (3) | |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Constitutional Law I (3) | Constitutional Law II (3) |
| Criminal Law (3) | Core and Elective Courses* |
| Core and Elective Courses* | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Core and Elective Courses* | Core and Elective Courses* |
Students must also complete the following courses: Criminal Procedure (3), Evidence (4), and Professional Responsibility (3).
*For more information regarding Core and Elective Courses, visit the Course Catalog.
