Programs of Study
The First Year
The first-year course of study is designed to provide students with a solid theoretical and analytical foundation for upper-division elective courses. Since the first-year course work is fundamental to a solid legal education, the curriculum is mandatory. Course descriptions are located on the College of Law website.
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Civil Procedure I | 3 |
| Contracts I | 3 |
| Criminal Law | 3 |
| Legal Process I | 3 |
| Torts I | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Civil Procedure II | 3 |
| Contracts II | 3 |
| Legal Process II | 3 |
| Property | 4 |
| Torts II | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
The Second Year
Required courses in the second year:
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Legal Profession | 3 |
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
| Constitutional Law | 4 |
Other Requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements at some time prior to graduation:
These requirements may be met through successful completion of any number of elective courses. The requirements reflect the faculty’s conviction that each student should develop essential lawyering skills and the ability to view law and the legal system in broad perspective.
Course Descriptions
