Part-time Division
The part-time division offers students the option to continue working in their current careers while attending law school. The part-time division is normally completed in 4 years.
The part-time division consists of 8 academic semesters and at least 2 summer semesters commencing in August of the 1st year and ending in May of the 4th year. The normal course load is 8-11 credit hours per semester and at least 3-6 credit hours per summer semester.
Classes during the first two years usually meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:30p to 9:15p. Please note that Basic Legal Skills will meet until 9:45p.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Spring semester | Summer semester |
| Introduction to Legal Studies (1) | Basic Legal Skills II (3) | Criminal Law (3) |
| Basic Legal Skills I (2) | Contracts II (3) | Core and Elective Courses* |
| Contracts I (3) | Torts II (3) | |
| Torts I (3) | ||
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Spring semester | Summer semester |
| Civil Procedure I (3) | Civil Procedure II (3) | Core and Elective Courses* |
| Constitutional Law I (3) | Constitutional Law II (3) | |
| Property I (3) | Property II (3) | |
| Third Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Spring semester | Summer semester |
| Core and Elective Courses* | Core and Elective Courses* | Core and Elective Courses* |
| Fourth Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Spring semester | |
| Core and Elective Courses* | Core and Elective Courses* | |
Students must also complete the following courses: Criminal Procedure (3), Evidence (4), and Professional Responsibility (3).
*For more information regarding Core and Elective Courses, visit the Course Catalog.
“Chase, with its long tradition of evening legal education, allows me the unique opportunity to pursue my degree while I work. Both the faculty and staff understand the needs of the part-time, non-traditional student.”