• College of Law
  • Faculty
  • Program Description
  • State Bar Regulations
  • Student Bar Association

    • PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

    The College of Law is committed to providing a quality legal education for its students, this commitment is demonstrated by studying under the guidance of experienced professors/lawyers. The student learns to apply the law to solve the real issues and problems that confront the client of today. Writing as a key communication skill is emphasized throughout the course of study for students at all levels.

    The law study program at Irvine University consists of a four-year part-time course of academic study leading to award of the Juris Doctor (JD) degree study and qualification to sit for the California Bar Examination.

    The JD degree program is marked by emphasis in analytic thinking, oral and written communications development over the entire period of study. It is an arduous academic program that requires considerable application of time management skills for persons who must balance work, family and study during the four-year period needed to complete course (84-units) requirements for the degree. The degree program is governed by State Bar of California Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) Students who are admitted for study must comply with all applicable CBE rules and regulations in order to qualify for taking of the State Bar Examination upon completion of academic study.

    The law study program is taught by highly qualified retired or practicing attorneys, paralegals, and adjunct lecturers who have extensive experience in their specialty areas. The texts or casebooks used in courses are current editions from leading  law publishers utilized in other law schools in California.

    The law study program is enriched by opportunities for students to intern in law offices,  hear lectures from invited speakers distinguished in areas of practice, court commissioners or judges, and others who expand students’ understanding in legal matters from their personal experiences. A Student Bar Association provides students with opportunities for networking, social activities, and mentoring by upper division students.