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Oct 10, 2024
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2017-2018 Law Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Juris Doctor Program
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The Juris Doctor Program at The University of Tulsa College of Law consists of:
- 31 hours of required courses during the first year;
- 18 - 21 hours of upper class required courses (36 to 42 for students with a GPA of 2.75 or lower at the time of their first academic status review); and
- Elective courses that allow students to explore areas of interest including sustainable energy resources law, health law, and Native American law.
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Basic Degree Requirements
To receive a Juris Doctor Degree from The University of Tulsa College of Law a student must:
- Complete 88 hours of coursework with passing grades no sooner than 24 months or no later than 84 months after commencing law school,
- Achieve an accumulative grade point average of at least 2.00, and
- Fulfill all of the graduation requirements described below.
First Year Full-Time Courses
Writing Requirement
Each student must fulfill upper class writing requirement by completing substantial research paper through:
- Seminar (2 or 3 hours) OR
- Participation with one of two College of Law journals by earning a certificate of participation and writing a paper certified by a faculty member
Recommended Bar Courses
Required for students with 2.75 GPA or lower at the time of their first Academic Status Review:
Block A
All courses required for students subject to 2.75 rule.
Block B
Any two courses required for students subject to 2.75 rule.
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