Juris Doctor, J.D.

First Year Required Courses (32 credits)

Second Year Required Courses (25 credits)

Third Year Required Courses (15 credits)

Upper Level Writing and Skills Requirement

1.  At least one legal writing course designated as meeting the standard of the Upper-Level Writing requirement, as indicated by the course descriptions, 2-3 credits

2.  At least on Skills course, as indicated by the course descriptions, 6 credits

Pro-Bono Service Requirement

All students are required to perform a minimum of 30 hours of pro bono service. Students can begin performing pro bono service in the spring semester of the 1L year and can receive credit for up to 15 hours of pro bono service performed during the spring semester of the 1L year. Starting in the summer after the 1L year, the cap is lifted, and students must complete the remaining 30 hours of pro bono service by the end of their final year to be certified to graduate.

In order to qualify for credit towards the requirement, the pro bono service must be law-related. In addition, students may not receive financial compensation or academic credit for providing pro bono service. Moreover, a licensed attorney or other qualified supervisor must adequately supervise and review any and all work. The types of activities that qualify for pro bono services will be approved by the Law School administration.

Required Credit Hours (70 to 72 credits)

Elective Courses (18 to 20 credits)

Total credit hours required for Juris Doctors Degree (90 credits)