Full-time Division

NKU Chase's full-time division is geared toward individuals who can commit to the full time study of law.

  • Classes in this division typically meet five days per week.
  • Full-time students typically take three years to complete their degree.
  • Although not required, students may take classes during the summer.
  • Graduation requirements are identical to the requirements for part-time students.
  • All students have the same opportunities to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including involvement in the school's Centers for Excellence, law review, competition teams, and externship and clinical programs.

First Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Legal Analysis & Problem Solving (1)  
Basic Legal Skills I (2) Basic Legal Skills II (3)
Civil Procedure I (3) Civil Procedure (3)
Contracts I (3) Contracts II (3)
Property I (3) Property II (3)
Torts I (3) Torts II (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Constitutional Law I (3) Constitutional Law II (3)
Criminal Law (3)  
Core and Elective Courses Core and Elective Courses
Core and Elective Courses Core and Elective Courses
Third Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Core and Elective Courses Core and Elective Courses

* All students must also complete the following courses: Criminal Procedure (3), Evidence (3), and Professional Responsibility (3).

* All students must also complete upper-level writing requirements, a pro-bono service requirement, and a skills requirement.