Academics
In addition to the J.D., the law school offers the LL.M. Students may take relevant courses in other programs and apply credit toward the J.D.; a maximum of 12 credits may be applied. The following joint degrees may be earned: J.D./M.A. (Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in education), J.D./M.B.A. (Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration), J.D./M.Ed. (Juris Doctor/Master of Education), and J.D./M.S.W. (Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work).
The Law School offers concentrations in corporate law, criminal law, environmental law, family law, intellectual property law, international law, juvenile law, litigation, securities law, tax law, torts and insurance, and clinical programs. Clinics include the Civil Litigation Clinic, Women and the Law Clinic, the Criminal Justice Clinic, Housing Clinic, and Community Enterprise Clinic, each worth 7 credits. Internships include the Semester in Practice and the Attorney General’s Program. Special lecture series include the Legal History Roundtable, Criminal Law Roundtable, and faculty workshops. A London program is offered to second- and third-year students for 13 credits. The International Criminal Tribunals (ICT) offers a unique opportunity to work on-site at the criminal tribunal established by the UN Security Council. Tutorial programs are available to students who require them. Programming for minority students is sponsored by student groups. Minority students are actively recruited. The most widely taken electives are Taxation, Corporations, and Evidence.
To earn the J.D., candidates must complete 85 total credits, of which 36 are for required courses. They must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required courses. The following first-year courses are required of all students: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legal Research and Writing, Property, and Torts. Required upper-level courses consist of Constitutional Law II and Professional Responsibility. The required orientation program for first-year students is a day followed by 2 sessions on subsequent days. Orientation covers introduction to the law school, perspectives on differences, and legal ethics orientation.
To graduate, candidates must have a GPA of 2.0.