Academics - curriculum and Coursework

Curriculum

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			Spring Semester
Course	Title	Credits	Course	Title	Credits
Law 504	Contracts I	3	Law 505	Contracts II	3
Law 506	Property I	3	Law 507	Property II	3
Law 508	Torts I	3	Law 509	Torts II	3
Law 900	Lawyering Process I	3	Law 930	Lawyering Process II	2
Law 530	Criminal Law	3	Law 502	Civil Procedure	4
Second Year (Required Courses)
Fall Semester			Spring Semester
Course	Title	Credits	Course	Title	Credits
Law 600	Evidence	3	Law 601	Criminal Procedure	3
Law 540	Constitutional Law	4	Law 921	Trial Simulation	2
Second Year Required Courses (taken anytime during the second year)
Course	Title	Credits	Course	Title	Credits
Law 640	Business Associations	3	Law 650	Wills and Trusts	4
Law 610	Commercial Law	4	Law 620	Professional Responsibility	2
Law 740	Basic Federal Taxation*	3	Law 920	Appellate Litigation	2
*Taken anytime during the second year by students with a GPA below 3.0 at the end of their first year.
Third Year (Required Courses)
Course	Title	Credits	Course	Title	Credits
Law 802	Writing Seminar/Independent Research*	2/3	Law 711	Consumer Rights**	3
Law 602	Federal Jurisdiction*	3	Law 903	Texas Practice**	3
* Taken anytime during the second or third year.
** Taken anytime during the third year by students with a GPA below 3.0 at the end of their first year.