Part-Time Day J.D. Program
In the four-year, part-time day program, students take 9 to 12 credits per semester. Based at the University’s Brandywine location, this option features in-person instruction during the first three years, allowing students the flexibility to engage in experiential learning starting in their final year. After completing the required courses, students explore other areas of the law through a combination of elective classes and externships within the greater Wilmington legal community and beyond.
4 years to complete
In-person learning format
$18,000 annual tuition
Projected course sequence
First year courses (all required)
Fall semester (10 credits)
Civil Procedure (4 credits)
Contracts I (3 credits)
Legal Writing I (3 credits)
Spring semester (11 credits)
Contracts II (2 credits)
Constitutional Law (4 credits)
Criminal Law (3 credits)
Legal Writing II (2 credits)
Second year courses (all required)
Fall semester (9 credits)
Advanced Legal Analysis (3 credits)
Constitutional Law II (2 credits)
Torts (4 credits)
Spring semester (10 credits)
Constitutional Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
Corporations (3 credits)
Property (4 credits)
Third year courses (all required)
Fall semester (10 credits)
Agency & Partnership (2 credits)
Evidence (3 credits)
Professional Responsibility (3 credits)
Sales and Leases (2 credits)
Spring semester (12 credits)
Elective (3 credits)
Experiential Learning (3 credits, LIVE CLIENT OR SIMULATION)
Family Law (3 credits)
Trusts and Estates (3 credits)
Fourth year courses (three required)
Fall semester (12 credits)
Scholarly Writing (2 credits)
Experiential Learning (3-9 credits)
LIVE CLIENT OR SIMULATION
Electives (2-7 credits)
Spring semester (12 credits)
Scholarly Writing (2 credits)
Optional Experiential Learning (3-9 credits)
LIVE CLIENT OR SIMULATION
Electives (2-12 credits)
Projected fall first-year student schedule
| Days | Class | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday / Wednesday | Legal Writing I | 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Tuesday / Thursday | Contracts I | 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM |
| Monday / Wednesday | Civil Procedure | 10:00 AM | 11:50 AM |
Classes in subsequent semesters will be scheduled between between 9:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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