Juris Doctor Law Program

Empire College's Juris Doctorate program can help put you on the right track to become a lawyer

At Empire College School of Law, we want our students who study law, with the intention to become a lawyer, to leave with an education that allows them to confidently handle the demands and responsibilities of a legal career. The field of law presents a constantly evolving and challenging environment.

As one of the top-ranked law schools in Northern California, we work to keep our students ahead of the curve by providing them with distinguished faculty who are experts in their specific law area. The legal expertise and industry experience they share in the classroom contribute to our strong reputation in the area for producing high-quality law students. It is our goal to give our students every advantage to become a lawyer. We believe our law school program gives students the necessary critical thinking, communication and professional skills to succeed in any career field.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you earn your Juris Doctorate and move closer to your goal to become a lawyer in Northern California.

You can view a sample schedule here.

The following outlines our Juris Doctorate program courses available to you when you study law at Empire College in Northern California:

INTRODUCTORY COURSES

  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Introduction to Law

FIRST YEAR

  • Law Study and Exams
  • Criminal Law
  • Contracts
  • Torts

SECOND YEAR

  • Real Property
  • Evidence
  • Civil Procedure

THIRD YEAR

  • Constitutional Law
  • Wills and Trusts

FOURTH YEAR

  • Business Organizations
  • Remedies

OTHER REQUIRED CLASSES

  • Criminal Procedure
  • Advanced Legal Research
  • Moot Court
  • Professional Responsibility
  • Community Property

ELECTIVES

  • Administrative Law
  • Advanced Criminal Procedure
  • Advanced Legal Writing
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Survey
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Appellate Practice
  • Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Law
  • Civil Rights Legislation
  • Clinical Education
  • Courtroom Mediation
  • Disability Law Clinic
  • Discovery Workshop
  • Elder Law
  • Elder Law Clinic
  • Employment Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Negotiations Competition
  • Family Law
  • Federal Indian Law
  • Health Care Law
  • History of Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Juvenile Law
  • Law Office Management
  • Law Review
  • Legal Skills
  • Mediation of Family and Civil Disputes
  • Moot Court Competition
  • Notable Cases of the 20th Century
  • Self-Help Access Center Law Clinic
  • Trial Practice
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Wine Law

Learn more about our Juris Doctorate program!