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Academics

The Academic Program

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree

The curriculum leading to the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree prepares students for the practice of law. The College of Law curriculum combines training in substantive law, procedure, ethics, and professionalism, with particular emphasis on analysis and reasoning, research, problem solving, writing, planning and drafting, business transactions, advocacy, and dispute resolution.

Basic Facts

The J.D. program is a full-time three-year academic program. A class of 150 to 155 students enters the college each fall semester. Eighty-nine semester hours of credit are required for the J.D. degree. A typical class load is approximately 30 hours per academic year, accomplished in two semesters. A student may not be employed more than 20 hours per week while enrolled as a full-time student. The College of Law does not offer part-time or evening programs. Students may choose to attend summer semester classes. Students are required to abide by all academic policies as noted on the College of Law website.

The Honor Code

All students who enter the Law College are governed by a Code of Academic Conduct which describes the rights and duties of law students and provides the procedures to be followed in case of an alleged violation. The College of Law and the University reserve the right to take other disciplinary action when required.