May 09, 2024

Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

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Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

Law, J.D.

First Year (Fundamental Year)

Fall 1: 14 Hours

LAW 6218 Civil Procedure I: Mechanics 3 Hours
LAW 6100 Contracts and Sales 4 Hours
LAW 6120 Legal Information and Communication I, Practicum 3 Hours
LAW 6130 Torts 4 Hours

Spring 1: 15 Hours

LAW 6219 Civil Procedure II: Jurisdiction 3 Hours
LAW 6358 Constitutional Law I: Powers and Structures 2 or 3 Hours
LAW 6170 Criminal Law 3 Hours
LAW 6121 Legal Information and Communication II, Practicum 3 Hours
LAW 6110 Property 3 or 4 Hours

Year 1 Total: 29 Hours

Second Year (Expertise Year)

Fall 2: 15 Hours

LAW 6359 Constitutional Law II: Individual Rights 3 or 4 Hours
LAW 6210 Evidence 4 Hours
LAW 6260 Wills and Trusts 3 Hours
Practicum (as offered) 2 Hours
LAW Elective (as offered) 2-3 Hours

Spring 2: 16-17

LAW 6200 Business Associations 4 Hours
LAW 6250 Professional Responsibility 2 or 3 Hours
LAW 6180 Criminal Constitutional Law 3 Hours
Practicum (as offered) 2 Hours
LAW Elective (as offered) 5-6 Hours

Year 2 Total: 30-32 Hours

Law Curriculum - Year 3

Fall 3: 14 Hours

LAW 6213 Sales 2 Hours
LAW 6430 Secured Transactions 2 Hours
Practicum (as offered) 2 Hours
LAW Electives (as offered) 8 Hours

Spring 3: 14 Hours

Practicum (as offered) 2 Hours
LAW 6350 Bar Refresher 5-6 Hours
LAW Electives (as offered) 8 Hours **

Year 3 Total: 28 Hours

Law Curriculum Overview

6 Semesters Curriculum Full-time

TO GRADUATE, STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED COURSES AND ENOUGH ELECTIVES TO ATTAIN 88 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree Total: 88-90 Hours