Juris Doctor (JD) Program
Trinity Law School is a Christian law school that offers a unique, yet practical educational foundation from a biblical perspective. Your professors strive to challenge you and arm you with the knowledge you need to pursue a meaningful life of service. Whether your journey leads you to become an attorney, professor, or business leader, Trinity is where you not only learn the law, but also engage in practical opportunities to put your passion to work.
Typical Full-Time Schedule (Regular Program)
Legal Research & Writing 1 & 2
Contracts 1 & 2
Torts 1 & 2
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Legal Institutions & Values
Business Organizations
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
Community Property
Jurisprudence
Civil Procedure 1 & 2
Property 1 & 2
Constitutional Law 1 & 2
Evidence 1 & 2
Legal Writing: Litigation Skills OR Legal Writing: Transactional Skills
Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Remedies
Advanced Exam Approaches and Skills
Electives
Typical Part-Time Schedule (Regular Program)
Legal Research & Writing 1 & 2
Contracts 1 & 2
Torts 1 & 2
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Legal Institutions & Values
Business Organizations
Civil Procedure 1 & 2
Property 1 & 2
Electives
Constitutional Law 1 & 2
Evidence 1 & 2
Community Property
Jurisprudence
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
Electives
Legal Writing: Litigation Skills OR Legal Writing: Transactional Skills
Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Remedies
Advanced Exam Approaches and Skills
Electives
Flex Track
Applicants who do not meet our regular LSAT requirements but who still show academic promise may be accepted to the Flex Track program. Flex Track courses are only taken in the evenings three days per week for the first year of study. All required courses are offered either on campus or 100% online. You may select a hybrid schedule with some classes online and others on campus. Students must pass the First Year Law Students’ Exam (FYLSX or “Baby Bar”) before continuing to the third semester/second year. Once the third semester has begun, you are considered to be part of the Regular JD Program.
Contracts 1 & 2
Torts 1 & 2
Criminal Law
FYLSX Skills Course
First Year Law Students’ Exam
Legal Research & Writing 1 & 2
Legal Institutions & Values
Business Organizations
Criminal Procedure
Civil Procedure 1 & 2
Property 1 & 2
Electives
Constitutional Law 1 & 2
Evidence 1 & 2
Community Property
Jurisprudence
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
Electives
Legal Writing: Litigation Skills OR Legal Writing: Transactional Skills
Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Remedies
Advanced Exam Approaches and Skills
Electives
International Opportunities
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS & STRASBOURG, FRANCE: SUMMER HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM
A special benefit of study at Trinity Law School is the opportunity to participate in the Summer Human Rights Program in The Hague, Netherlands and Strasbourg, France. This program is an advanced course in international and comparative human rights law that is taught by leading academics and practitioners from around the world. This program provides students with the opportunity to examine contemporary human rights issues from a Christian perspective. In an effort to provide students with a comprehensive human rights education, class time includes courses taught at the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Students may earn 6 units of elective credit upon completion of the course. Click here for more information.
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Trinity students can participate in a two-week excursion through Cambodia’s capital city to study international law and economic development in a time of government evolution. This program is offered in the winter while summer-long internships with NGOs are coordinated in April and May. Click here for more information.