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Academics  > Curriculum & Coursework

TMSL's curriculum places particular emphasis on both bar preparation and available areas of advanced study to support the student's professional goals. Curriculum oversight, policy, and structure are determined by the Law School's Curriculum Committee. The first year program emphasizes traditional first year course offerings in a five section format that is tailored to our students' particular needs and background.

First Year (Required Courses)

Fall Semester

Hours

Spring Semester

Hours

Property I
Torts I
Contracts I
Criminal Law
Lawyering Process/Legal Writing

3
3
3
3
3

Property II
Torts II
Contracts II
Civil Procedure
Lawyering Process II

3
3
3
4
2

Second Year (Required Courses)

Fall or Spring Semester

Hours

Spring Semester

Hours

Business Association
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Evidence (Fall Only)
Professional Responsibility
Wills and Trusts



4
4
4
3
2
4



Trial Simulation
Criminal Procedure







2
3







Third Year (Required Courses)

Federal Jurisdiction
Texas Practice*

3 Hours
5 Hours

Second or Third Year (Required Courses)

Writing Seminar/Research
Basic Federal Income Taxation*
Consumer Rights*


4 Hours
3 Hours

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