The three-year curriculum is designed in accord with the professional law courses usually offered in ABA-approved law centers/schools. For graduation, there must be satisfactory completion of at least 96 semester hours of professional courses, including required courses, earning a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, no student may qualify for the awarding of the Juris Doctor degree who has not acquired a 2.0 average for all required courses. Electives are offered as a part of the curriculum, and students are permitted to take the elective courses specified during the second and third years of school. Each student is responsible for keeping informed of the number of additional credits needed to meet the graduation requirements.