Whether you intend to practice law or use your legal education in any of a variety of other ways, you need to be sure that your considerable investment in time and energy will help you reach your goals. Helping students achieve those objectives is the primary goal of the faculty and administration of Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. We want to give you the opportunity to gain the knowledge to ensure success in whatever career path you choose.
The School of Law operates a full-time program of study leading to the Juris Doctor degree. The course of study requires three academic years. Students who enroll in this program should be prepared to devote substantially all of their time to the study of law. More than 60% of the required curriculum in this traditional program is satisfied in the first full year of study, allowing students the opportunity to undertake more course work in areas of special interest in subsequent years.