The School of Law curriculum is challenging and intellectually demanding. It prepares the student to be an effective member of the legal profession, whether as a practicing attorney, member of the judiciary, or other legal professional in government, business, or education. The curriculum includes a writing program in each of the three years of full-time law study or four years of part-time law study, focusing on general legal writing, appellate writing, and advocacy writing. North Carolina Central University School of Law offers every student an opportunity to become thoroughly grounded in the fundamentals of the law. The curriculum does not focus on the legal rules of any particular jurisdiction. As is true for most law schools, instruction is based on national materials and casebooks. Important North Carolina distinctions are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on the development of good legal analytical skills that are useful in any career choice.

Required First-Year Courses – Day Program

Required First-Year Courses – Evening Program

Evening Program required courses are substantially the same as the Day Program. First-year courses are offered in alternate years. An entering Evening student enrolls in four courses which rotate depending on the whether the year ends in an odd or even number.

Required Upper-Level Courses

*A law student may opt out of NC Distinctions with successful completion of: Advanced Torts, Criminal Procedure, Real Estate Finance, and Family Relations.

Strongly Recommended Upper-Level Courses

Strongly Suggested Upper-Level Courses

NOTE: Courses are required or strongly recommended because the subject areas are necessary for a well-rounded legal education and are covered by most bar examinations. Further, non-continuing semester courses will normally be offered only once during the academic year. A list of course offerings is made available to students in advance of registration.

Electives

Elective courses are subject to change. From time to time, the School of Law offers courses that draw on the special interests and talents of faculty members and uniquely qualified adjunct professors. Not all electives are offered each year. In the Evening Program, elective course offerings are more limited due to the smaller size of the Evening Program. Electives are generally offered in the summer sessions.