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JD Program
General Program Requirements
The juris doctor (JD) degree is conferred upon candidates who have fulfilled the following requirements:
- earned credit for at least 90 semester hours of law study
- obtained an overall GPA of 2.25 or better
- earned at least six residency units (The maximum period of time for a full-time or part-time JD candidate to complete JD requirements is seven years.)
Specialize Your Degree With a JD Certificate
In selected areas of concentration, students may distinguish their JD by earning a certificate, indicating successful completion of a focused curriculum. Each area of concentration lists the required and elective courses a student may take, along with additional requirements. For complete details, students should contact the specific program's director. Read more about JD Certificates.
JD Clinical Opportunities
The John Marshall Law School's JD program provides its students the opportunity to gain an understanding of the basic competencies expected of attorneys. In addition to the many courses that help meet this commitment, the John Marshall has a number of clinical legal opportunities for which credit may be received. Registration in a clinic placement is ordinarily limited to students who have earned at least 54 credit hours. A maximum of 10 clinic hours may be credited toward the JD credit requirements. Permission of the director is required for registration. Students must consult the director for specific requirements and rules applicable to the program.
Learn more about the following opportunities:
- Business Transactions Externship Program
- Fair Housing Legal Clinic
- USPTO Patent Clinic
- Veterans Legal Support Clinic
Additionally, John Marshall's Externship Programs provides JD students with practical opportunities to distinguish their career candidacy.
