The academic calendar, course descriptions, and final exam schedule are listed below and are great guides when selecting courses.
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Required Courses
There are two required classes for all JM students:
- Introduction to the American Legal System
- Analysis, Research, and Communication for Non-Lawyers
In addition, all JM students are required to take a 1L foundational course during their first or second semester. They must take a 1L foundational course before or concurrent with any upper-level course.
While only one 1L foundational course is required, we recommend JM students take two or three to acquire a solid understanding of the case law method of learning. Foundational courses move at a relatively slow pace and require approximately 20 pages of reading per class. The balance of your coursework reflects your professional interests, with a range of concentrations from which you can customize to meet your goals.
You will also be asked to schedule an appointment with Rebecca Purdom rpurdom@emory.edu to discuss your course requests and answer any questions that you have.