College of Law

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible Scheduling

Toledo Law allows you to customize your degree progression with full- and part-time programs with January or August start dates. Courses are available year-round — fall/spring semesters and optional summer session.

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 8-10 credit hours a semester and complete their course of study in four years (eight to nine semesters).

Part-time evening students take a structured curriculum of required courses during their first two years and choose from a wide variety of upper-level courses in years three and four. Courses are available four evenings a week, typically beginning at 6 PM and ending at 9:30 PM, but evening students often take late afternoon and innovative weekend courses, too.

Some students prefer a flexible, part-time day schedule. Students wishing to enroll in a part-time day program should consult with our associate dean for academic affairs to construct an appropriate course of study.


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 ProgramFALL (15 Credit Hours)

Time

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

8 AM

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

9 AM

TORTS

(9:30-11:40)

TORTS

(9:30-11:40)

10 AM

PROPERTY

(10:10-11:40)

PROPERTY

(10:10-11:40)

11 AM

 

 

 

 

NOON

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

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)

2 PM

STUDY

STUDY

LAWYERING SKILLS

(2:40-4:10)

STUDY

STUDY

3 PM

4 PM

STUDY

5 PM

 

Full-Time ProgramSPRING (15 Credit Hours)

Time

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

8 AM

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

STUDY

9 AM

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)

11 AM

 

 

 

 

 

NOON

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

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

2 PM

LAWYERING SKILLS

(2:40-4:10)

STUDY

3 PM

STUDY

STUDY

4 PM

STUDY

5 PM

 

Part-Time Evening ProgramFALL (8 Credit Hours)

Time

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

5 PM STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY
6 PM PROPERTY
(6:00-7:30)
CONTRACTS
(6:00-7:30)
PROPERTY
(6:00-7:30)
CONTRACTS
(6:00-7:30)
7 PM
8 PM LAWYERING SKILLS
(8:00-9:30)
LAWYERING SKILLS
(8:00-9:30)
9 PM
10 PM

 

Part-Time Evening ProgramSPRING (8 Credit Hours)

Time

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

5 PM STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY
6 PM PROPERTY
(6:00-7:30)
LAWYERING SKILLS
(6:00-9:30)
PROPERTY
(6:00-7:30)
7 PM
8 PM CONTRACTS
(8:00-9:30)
CONTRACTS
(8:00-9:30)
9 PM
10 PM
Last Updated: 6/27/22