Juris Doctorate

The J.D. program requires a minimum of 90 credits. In addition to the required courses shown below, students must complete 6 credits of experiential learning, 60 hours of pro bono service, and be in compliance with all College of Law graduation requirements. The College of Law Student Handbook includes all academic policies for this degree.

The Jacksonville University College of Law is provisionally approved by the American Bar Association (Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738), and, in accordance with ABA rules, will continue to pursue full accreditation. Law schools that are provisionally accredited are entitled to all the rights of a fully approved law school. Similarly, from an ABA perspective, graduates of provisionally approved law schools are entitled to the same recognition that is accorded graduates of fully approved law schools.

For required courses please consult the College of Law Handbook.