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 Program – FALL (15 Credit Hours)
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TUE |
WED |
THU |
FRI |
8 AM |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
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 |
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 |
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STUDY |
STUDY |
LAWYERING SKILLS (2:40-4:10) |
STUDY |
STUDY |
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3 PM |
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4 PM |
STUDY |
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5 PM |
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Full-Time Program – SPRING (15 Credit Hours)
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MON |
TUE |
WED |
THU |
FRI |
8 AM |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
STUDY |
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) |
11 AM |
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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 |
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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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Part-Time Evening Program – FALL (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) |
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8 PM | LAWYERING SKILLS (8:00-9:30) |
LAWYERING SKILLS (8:00-9:30) |
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9 PM | |||||
10 PM | |||||
Part-Time Evening Program – SPRING (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) |
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7 PM | |||||
8 PM | CONTRACTS (8:00-9:30) |
CONTRACTS (8:00-9:30) |
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10 PM | |||||