JD Curriculum
The University of Alabama School of Law provides students the opportunity to explore a variety of legal topics while gaining a strong foundation in the law.
The first-year curriculum is designed to provide an introduction to wide ranging areas of law and to teach the fundamentals necessary to study and practice law. After the first year, students are given the freedom and flexibility to choose from more than 100 elective courses during their remaining two years that cover numerous areas of study.
To receive a JD, students must complete a total of 90 credit hours, which includes the required first year courses and the following additional requirements: 1) Legal Profession, 2) a seminar, and 3) 6 credits of experiential learning.
First-Year, First Semester
First-Year, Second Semester
Second- and Third-Year
Special Curricular Offerings