Full-Time Program
Our full-time J.D. program is both rigorous and comprehensive. Full-time students typically take 15 credit hours a semester and complete their course of study in three years (six semesters).
Part-Time Program
Toledo Law's part-time program allows working professionals and others the opportunity to earn a J.D. at their own pace. Part-time students typically take 16-18 credit hours over their first two semesters (8 or 9 credits per semester). Part-time students complete their course of study in four to five years, depending on whether they choose to take summer courses or not.
Degree Requirements
Law students must complete 89 credit hours to earn a J.D. In addition to a variety of required courses, you may also select from a broad range of electives, including substantive law courses, legal clinics, simulation courses and field placements. Learn more by exploring our degree requirements.
Sample First-Year Schedules
Full-Time Program – FALL (15 Credit Hours)
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8 AM |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
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9 AM |
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TORTS (9:30-11:40) |
TORTS (9:30-11:40) |
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10 AM |
PROPERTY (10:10-11:40) |
PROPERTY (10:10-11:40) |
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11 AM |
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NOON |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
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1 PM |
CONTRACTS (1:00-2:30) |
CIVIL PROCEDURE (1:00-2:30) |
CONTRACTS (1:00-2:30) |
CIVIL PROCEDURE (1:00-2:30) |
LAWYERING SKILLS (1:00-2:30) |
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2 PM |
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STUDY |
STUDY |
LAWYERING SKILLS (2:40-4:10) |
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STUDY |
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3 PM |
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4 PM |
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5 PM |
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Full-Time Program – SPRING (15 Credit Hours)
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FRI |
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8 AM |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
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9 AM |
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10 AM |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (10:10-11:40) |
CONTRACTS (10:10-11:40) |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (10:10-11:40) |
CONTRACTS (10:10-11:40) |
LAWYERING SKILLS (10:10-11:40) |
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11 AM |
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NOON |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
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1 PM |
CRIMINAL LAW (1:00-3:10) |
PROPERTY (1:00-2:30) |
CRIMINAL LAW (1:00-3:10) |
PROPERTY (1:00-2:30) |
STUDY |
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2 PM |
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LAWYERING SKILLS (2:40-4:10) |
STUDY |
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3 PM |
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STUDY |
STUDY |
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4 PM |
STUDY |
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5 PM |
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