Curriculum & Coursework

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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)

Second or Third Year (Required Courses)
Federal Jurisdiction Texas Practice*	3 Hours 5 Hours
Writing Seminar/Research Basic Federal Income Taxation* Consumer Rights*	4 Hours 3 Hours