Program of Study

New students joining Thomas Jefferson will follow a carefully planned sequence of courses. Our goal is to introduce and build on foundational material in a way that maximizes student understanding and prepares students for the California Bar exam.

Along the way, students have increasing opportunities to enroll in elective courses in which they can learn vital practice skills, deepen their specialized knowledge, and pursue their intellectual and professional passions.

Students Starting in the Fall or Spring

Programs of study for students starting in the Fall or Spring are set out below. Programs of study for students attending part-time during the day may also be available -- interested applicants should inquire further with the Admissions department. Students who elect the Early Start option will follow the program of study for students entering in the Fall, except that they will not have to take Criminal Law and may choose to take an approved elective instead.

Early Start Summer Program Option

Students admitted for the Fall can elect the Early Start Program option.

Full-time students will normally take all three courses.

Part-time students will normally take the first two courses.

Program of Study

Students may complete some of the courses listed above during the optional Summer term instead, enabling them to substitute other courses (including elective courses) during the Fall and Spring terms.

Fall Entering Full-Time Three-Year Program of Study*

Students who start as full-time students will take the following sequence of courses over six semesters. They will complete 67 units of required courses and a minimum of 13 units of elective courses. Students must earn at least 6 units in qualifying skills courses.

Fall Entering Evening Part-Time Four-Year Program of Study

Students who start in the Fall semester as part-time evening students will take the following sequence of courses over eight semesters. They will complete 67 units of required courses and a minimum of 13 units of elective courses. Students must earn at least 6 units in qualifying skills courses.

Spring Entering Full-Time Three-Year Program of Study

Students who start in Spring semester as full-time students will take the following sequence of courses over six semesters. They will complete 67 units of required courses and a minimum of 13 units of elective courses. Students must earn at least 6 units in qualifying skills courses.

Spring Entering Evening Part-Time Four-Year Program of Study

Students who start in Spring as part-time students will take the following sequence of courses over eight semesters. They will complete 67 units of required courses and a minimum of 13 units of elective courses. Students must earn at least 6 units in qualifying skills courses.