Graduation Requirements

The requirements for the J.D. degree:

1. Completion of 91 credit hours, 80 of which must be classroom credits.
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (see Administrative Rules and Regulations, Scholastic Probation and Dismissal, in this section).
3. Six semesters in residence carrying not less than 10 classroom credit hours each semester. Although three years of law study are usually required, students may graduate in two and one-half years. To do so requires attending at least two summer sessions. Each summer session may be considered one-half a semester for residency purposes, provided at least 10 classroom hours are completed in the two summer sessions.
4. Completion of all required courses (see Required Courses in this section).
5. Fulfilling the school's research and writing requirement. This requires students to have a rigorous writing experience evidencing legal analysis resulting in a paper of professional quality.
6. Regular and punctual class attendance.
7. Successful completion of all coursework within five years from the day students began their course of studies leading toward the degree. A student will not be allowed to enroll in any course after the five-year period.