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C.
Evening Division
1.
Credit Hour Requirements
: The academic year consists of two semesters, the first or fall
semester, commencing in August, and the second or spring semester, commencing in
January. The Evening Division course of study requires eight semesters of class work.
Completion of a total of 84 semester hours is required in order to earn the Juris Doctor
degree. For purposes of this Regulation I (C), the reexamination procedure prescribed by
Regulation III (G) has no effect.
2.
Definition of Credit Hour:
The definition of a credit hour for the Evening Division
program is the same as for the Day Division, as set forth in paragraph I(B)(2).
3.
Credit Requirements:
Evening students are required to enroll in a minimum of 21 credits
per year, and may enroll in 9-12 credits each semester. Enrollment in more than 21
credits in year two and/or year three will not reduce the 21 credit requirement required in
year four. (Students who have completed at least 64 credits by the end of year three need
only enroll in 20 credits in year four).