JD Degree Requirements

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JD degree requirements include a minimum 87 semester hours of study, with a cumulative weighted grade-point average of at least 2.33 on a 4.0 scale.

*Note that students graduating in 2025 or 2026 are required to have 90 semester hours of study.

Required Courses

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