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Mar 29, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Doctor of Jurisprudence, J.D.
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J.D. Degree Requirements: UH Law Center
To receive a J.D. degree, a student must:
- Satisfactorily complete 90 semester hours within four years as a full-time student, or six years as a part-time student. Extra time may be given by the Law Center for disabilities, prolonged illness, military service, or other compelling circumstances.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.330 for all courses in which a grade is earned.
- Complete all courses as required.
- If full time, complete 90 full weeks of residency; if part time, the student must complete 120 weeks.
- Complete the senior writing requirement through a writing seminar (designated by the prefix “WRS”) and earning a grade of “C” or better, or by taking a writing course (designated by the prefix “WRC”) and earning a grade of “C” or better.
- Complete a course in Professional Responsibility with a passing grade.
- Complete other requirements of the university and the Law Center as listed in this catalog.
(Subject to change without notice)
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Full-Time Students – First Year
Fall Semester
Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Contracts |
4 |
Procedure |
4 |
Torts |
4 |
Lawyering Skills and Strategies |
3 |
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
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Credit Hours |
Constitutional Law |
4 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
Property |
4 |
Lawyer Skills and Strategies |
2 |
Statutory Interpretation and Regulations |
3 |
Part-Time Students – First Year
Fall Semester
Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Lawyer Skills and Strategies |
3 |
Procedure |
4 |
Property |
4 |
Spring Semester
Spring Semester |
Credit Hours |
Lawyer Skills and Strategies |
2 |
Contracts |
4 |
Torts |
4 |
Summer
Summer Semester |
Credit Hours |
Criminal Law |
3 |
Statutory Interpretation and Regulation |
3 |
Part-Time Students – Second Year
Fall Semester
Fall Semester |
Credit Hours |
Constitutional Law |
4 |
Electives |
6 |
Note(s):
The order of classes that part-time students take is subject to change. |
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