2022-2023 Registration Guide

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

With the exception of Legal Analysis & Methods (which must be taken no later than the fall semester of the second year) and Fundamentals of Law (which must be taken in the student’s final semester), these courses may be taken at any time prior to graduation.

Students on Academic Warning remain subject to all other graduation requirements.

7. All students must complete six credits of upper-level experiential courses.

8. All students must complete two continuing legal education seminars. Students must submit certification of completion to the Academic Services Office. 9. All students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice-based learning completed through any of the following ways: (i) a clinic; (ii) externship for credit; (iii) First Year Summer Externship Program placement; (iv) 50 hours of legal work completed through the Pro Bono Program; or (v) 50 hours of legal work completed under the supervision of an attorney. Students must submit certification of completion to the Academic Services Office. Part-time students in the Evening Division are exempt from this requirement, but are encouraged to complete it. 10. All students must complete the legal writing requirement no later than the fall semester of their final year. 11. All students are required to take a Diagnostic Exam and Review Lecture covering bar-related subjects that were taught during their first year of studies (or first two years for evening students). Students scheduled to graduate in 2020 or later will be required to take the exam during designated periods in the fall of their second year of study if enrolled in the day division or the fall of their third year of study if enrolled in the evening division.

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