School of Law Juris Doctorate Program
Juris Doctorate in Law (90 credits)
Required First-Year Courses (29 credits)
Required Upper-Division Courses (32 credits)
Experiential Course (6 credits)
Electives (29 credits)
The remaining 29 credits of the required 90 credit hours for graduation can be chosen from a variety of electives.
The required course load in the full-time division is 13–16 credits per semester. The required course load in the part-time division is 6–12 credits per semester.
All students are required to complete the Upper Level Writing Requirement and complete six hours of professionalism enhancement offerings. In addition students are required to provide 50 hours of Pro Bono service.
Grading Scale and Distribution
- Grades and Grade Points. The numerical equivalent of grades for all course work is as follows:
| Grade Point Distribution |
| A |
4.0 |
| A– |
3.7 |
| B+ |
3.3 |
| B |
3.0 |
| B– |
2.7 |
| C+ |
2.3 |
| C |
2.0 |
| C– |
1.7 |
| D+ |
1.3 |
| D |
1.0 |
| F |
0.0 |
- Pass/Fail Courses. In certain courses, a grade of P (Pass) is assigned if the student satisfactorily completes the course. P does not have a grade point or other equivalent. A grade of F (Fail) has a grade point of 0.0 and shall be factored into a student’s GPA accordingly.
CLASP (Comprehensive Legal Academic Success Program)
Every student from oath to admission to the bar will receive a personal CLASP counselor and individualized report detailing his or her performance throughout Law School. The results will give the student the opportunity to assess knowledge, strengths and weaknesses, and will include recommendations for where to best focus efforts to maximize time and results. CLASP serves a broad array of students and empowers them to succeed academically and on tests like the Florida Bar Exam and the MPRE. Mission directives are achieved through a variety of academic programs, many of which are enhanced each academic year to adapt to market changes and modern learning styles. Empowering students to succeed academically through workshops, one-on-one counseling, and other related functions, CLASP includes programs for all students at Barry Law and encompasses Dean’s Writing and Study Fellows who work with each section of 1L students.