JD, Juris Doctor

School of Law,

Texas A&M University - Fort Worth

Program Quick Facts

#2

National "Gold Standard"

U.S. News and World ReportEmployment Outcomes

#26 Nationally

#2 in Texas in Best Law School Rankings

U.S. News and World Report

100%

JD Students Received Scholarships

Texas A&M Law School, 2023

Overview

Texas A&M's School of Law provides a world-class legal education at a great value to set our students up for successful careers as lawyers. Our faculty are internationally recognized are among the worlds leading legal scholars and lawyers. They strive to create a supporting, student-first environment to help you develop your legal identity so you can thrive. 

Admission Information


Curriculum

The curriculum consists of lockstep courses (required courses that must be taken in a prescribed sequence), advanced required courses, core curriculum electives, and general curriculum electives. In addition to providing a solid grounding in the basics of the law, the school's curriculum offers many opportunities for students to take courses in a variety of specialized areas and programs and to learn those practical skills essential to students' success in law practice. Coursework is offered via in-person instruction at the School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas.

The full-time day division program is a three-year course of study consisting of 12-week fall and spring semesters. The part-time program is generally a four-year course of study consisting of 12-week fall and spring semesters. A seven-week summer session with a limited course schedule is offered.


Lockstep Courses

All entering students must complete required lockstep courses. For the prescribed lockstep course sequence for each division, consult the School of Law Academic Standards in the Student Handbook.


Advanced Required Courses

In addition to the required lockstep courses, all students must successfully complete certain upper-level advanced requirements prior to graduation. 


Academic Deficiency and Readmission

At the end of the first semester (fall), any student with a grade point average below 1.90 will be dismissed for academic deficiency. A student who was previously dismissed for academic deficiency and is restarting the law school program is required to have a grade point average of 2.33 at the end of the fall semester. At any time after two semesters in the law school, a student with a grade point average below 2.33 will be dismissed for academic deficiency. The School of Law Academic Standards govern probation, restart, and reapplication. 

Related Programs

Laws
LLM

Explore Grad Aggieland

News

2024-2025 GPSG President Tamra Walderon: A Legacy of Resilience, Leadership and Advocacy

View All News
Blog

Fifty Shades of May

As the clock ticks down on my time in Aggieland and I write this, my final blog after writing for five years, I hope that May surprises me.

View All Blogs
Defense Announcement

NutriClay strategies against foodborne AMR bacterial pathogens

View All Defense
Announcements