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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

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School of Law

Leadership

Contact

301 Law Center
University, MS 38677
SDUNCAN@OLEMISS.EDU
http://law.olemiss.edu

Overview

The School of Law offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.), a concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Accountancy (J.D./M.Accy.), and a concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Taxation (J.D./M.Tax.). The School of Law also offers a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in air and space law.

The J.D. curriculum of the School of Law consists of a 90-credit, full- time program. The vast majority of students complete the program in 36 months by attending primarily in the fall and spring semesters. A student may complete the program in 24 months by attending additional intersessions and summer semesters. A student may begin the first year of law school study either during the traditional fall semester or during the summer.

The LL.M. curriculum of the School of Law consists of a 26-credit program with full-time, part-time, and distance-learning options.

History/Mission/Purpose

The primary function of the school is to provide professional education required to prepare students for careers in the legal field. The law school, established in 1854, is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Accreditation

The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association, most recently in 2013. It has been continuously approved since 1930. The School of Law is also a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Other Information

Law Practice Before being admitted to the practice of law, graduates must take and pass a state bar examination.

The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.