Full-Time Program
A student concentrates in class. Full Time Day division students meet Monday through Friday during normal business hours. |
| Applications for the Full Time Division are due by the priority deadline, April 1. Applications received after that date will be reviewed if space in the day division is still available. Feel free to contact the admissions office at (321) 206-5627 to find out if space is available after the initial deadline. |
The majority of law students (roughly three quarters) at Barry Law attend the full time program offered during the day. Students admitted to the full time day division typically complete law school in three years. Students attend classes five days a week within an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. timeframe and take 13 to 15 credit hours per semester. Full-time day students may not work more than 20 hours per week per ABA Standards. Students are asked to sign a form indicating their commitment to this policy.
The School of Law combines traditional and innovative teaching methods to provide a dynamic, professional program. The J.D. curriculum is designed to develop students’ analytical ability, communication skills, and understanding of the codes of professional responsibility and ethics that are central to the practice of law. The faculty utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including simulations and role-playing. Courses designed to develop and refine writing abilities are required. Seminars and advanced courses provide close interaction with faculty.
Required first-year courses that must be completed prior to taking upper-division courses:
| Civil Procedure* |
5 credits [3 + 2] |
| Contracts* |
5 credits [3 + 2] |
| Property |
4 credits |
| Torts* |
5 credits [3 + 2] |
| Constitutional Law |
4 credits |
| Legal Research & Writing 1, 2 & 3 |
6 credits [2 + 2 + 2] |
| Criminal Law |
3 credits |
| Legal Methods |
2 credits |
| Total |
34 credits |
Required Curriculum
Upper-division courses required for graduation:
| Professional Responsibility |
3 credits |
| Commercial Course** |
4-6 credits |
| Perspectives Course*** |
3 credits |
| Evidence |
3 credits |
| Federal Taxation |
3 credits |
| Business Organizations |
3 credits |
| Total |
19-21 credits |
| Total Required Courses |
53-55 credits |
Electives
The remaining 35-37 credits of the curriculum can be chosen from a variety of electives:
Total Electives 35-37 credits
*These subjects are covered over the course of two semesters, with credits assigned to each semester as indicated by the information in parentheses.
**The commercial course requirement is currently satisfied with any of the following courses: Commercial Law Overview or Sales/UCC and Secured Transactions.
***The perspectives course requirement is currently satisfied with any of the following courses: Jurisprudence, Feminist Jurisprudence, or Legal History.
Please note: Evidence is a prerequisite for many skills courses or clinical opportunities. Professional Responsibility is a prerequisite for all clinical opportunities.
The required course load in the full-time division is 13-16 credits per semester. The required course load in the extended division is 8-12 credits per semester. |
