The University of Denver Sturm College of Law offers a daytime format,
requiring three years of full-time study, and an evening division,
requiring four years of part-time study leading to the degree
of Juris Doctor (J.D.).
HISTORY
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law was established in 1892
and separate day and evening divisions were organized in 1895.
The evening division was designed for students engaged in outside
employment, family, and other obligations necessitating part-time
study. The part-time evening division is also designed for those
wanting to ease into law school while taking a lessened credit
load.
REGISTRATION
Incoming first year students are automatically registered for
first year classes. Full-time day students take 15 credits
per semester and part-time evening students take 11 credits per
semester. After the first year of study, students have full-cross
registration between day and evening classes and may switch divisions
depending on availability of space in that division. 90 semester
hours are required to graduate with a J.D. degree.
UNITS
Approximately 320 students enter the J.D. program each year and
of this total about 240 students enter the full-time day division.
The day division is divided into three units with approximately
80 students each. The evening division is its own unit with 80-90
students. Each unit has the same class schedule and attends classes
together for the first year.
Units are divided into even smaller sections for the Lawyering
Process Class, which gives first-year students early, hands-on
exposure to the crucial skills of research, writing, negotiation,
and persuasion. The same professors who teach the full-time day
division classes also teach the evening classes.
CLASS TIMES
Classes in the day division are held Monday – Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. First year day division classes meet two
to three times a week and range from 50 minutes to 100 minutes long.
Classes in the evening division are held Monday – Friday
from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and sometimes on Saturday.
First year evening division classes meet two or three times a week and
range from 50 minutes to 100 minutes long.
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
DAY DIVISION
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First Year Fall
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First Year Spring
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After First Year
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Civil Procedure
Lawyering Process
Two of the following 4-credit courses: Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts
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Constitutional Law
Lawyering Process
Two of the following 4-credit courses: Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts
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Perspective Elective, Evidence, Administrative Law, Prof. Responsibility
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EVENING DIVISION
First Year Fall |
First Year Spring |
Second Year Fall |
Second Year Spring or Later |
Civil Procedure Lawyering Process
One of the following 4-credit courses: Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts |
Lawyering Process
Two of the following 4-credit courses: Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts |
Perspective Elective Constitutional Law
One of the following 4-credit courses: Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, Torts |
Evidence, Administrative Law, Prof. Responsibility |
EVERY KIND OF LAW, EVERY KIND OF STUDENT
Since the inception of separate divisions in 1895, the Sturm College of Law
has continued its unyielding commitment towards excellence in
both the day and evening programs. Allowing our diverse group
of students the opportunity to become involved in a top law school
with the flexibility and choice of full-time or part-time study.
Balance is key to succeeding in law school and our evening students
know it best. While they juggle school, work, family, and a whole
host of other responsibilities they are still able to live the
law to the fullest. Students, regardless of whether they are in
the day or evening division, are able to partake in various activities
including participation in over 30 student organizations, a student-run
newspaper, five law journals, clinics, internships, moot court,
study abroad, and intramural sports.
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