Program of Study for J.D. Degree
The First Year
The first year curriculum is the foundation of legal study. Students learn about common law and statutory law in private and public law areas.
Upon completion of the first year program, students are well-prepared for a summer job or externship in a law office.
Required first year courses
Section sizes for each course vary. Small sections provide opportunities for more individual expression by the student, for a closer teacher-student relationship, and for more feedback on individual projects. One of the small section courses will be
Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing