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The curriculum for a full-time (day) student is designed so that the degree may be earned in three academic years consisting of six semesters. Attendance at the summer session is optional. Day students must enroll in all required courses in the day program of the School of Law. First year full-time (day) students may not deviate from the required curriculum.
NOTE: The full-time (day) student is required to complete 12-16 credit hours per semester.

FIRST YEAR:

Fall & Spring Semesters:
Credits
Civil Procedure I & II (9200:601 & 602) 6
Contracts I & II  (9200:605 & 606) 5
Criminal Law  (9200:607) 3
Intro. Law & Legal Systems  (9200:609) 1
Property I & II  (9200:614 & 615) 5
Torts I & II  (9200:616 & 617) 5
Legal Analysis Research & Writing I  (9200:619) 3
Legal Analysis Research & Writing II  (9200:620) 2
TOTAL 30

SECOND YEAR:

Fall Semester:
Credits
Constitutional Law I (9200:603) 3
Evidence  (9200:608) 3
TOTAL 6
   
Spring Semester:
Credits
Constitutional Law II  (9200:604) 3
Professional Responsibility  (9200:612) 3
TOTAL 6

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
(to be satisfied after completing first year)

  Credits
Advanced Legal Research  (9200:618) 1
Legal Drafting  (9200:688) 1
Upper-level skills instruction (*effective with Fall 2005 entering class - see student handbook for detailed listing) 2
TOTAL 4
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