Non-Law Courses for JD Credit
Law students may apply up to six (6) credits of qualifying non-law coursework toward the 90 credits required for their JD degree. Generally, a qualifying non-law coursework includes a language or graduate-level course that has been approved by Academic Affairs.
Approval Process
To request approval of a non-law course, students must submit the 'Permission to Take a Graduate Level Non-Law Academic Course for Law Credit' form prior to enrolling in the course.
Requirements and Restrictions
To apply non-law credits to the JD degree, students must:
- Comply with Law School Rule 3.08.
- Earn a grade of 'B' or better (on the University’s 4.0 scale). Note: grades of BC or lower do not qualify.
GPA and Credit Limitations
Grades earned in non-law courses do not factor into a student’s Law School GPA, which is calculated on a 4.3 scale. Additionally, non-law courses do not count toward the 64-credit rule or the 60-credit rule for diploma privilege.
Non-Qualifying Enrichment Courses
Courses considered as 'enrichment'—such as ballroom dance, yoga, golf, band, etc.—will not count toward the 90 credits required for the JD degree.