To earn the Juris Doctor degree, you must complete six semesters of study in residence, earn 88 semester credits, pass all required courses and have a minimum 2.0 grade-point average. The three-year curriculum is designed for full-time day students.

The school uses a four-point letter grading system with plus and minus grades; some classes are graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Regular class attendance and preparation are required. Law students must adhere to the University’s Honor Code, which is published on the Web at:

http://sja.ucdavis.edu/sja/index.htm