Semester Schedules and Class Dates
Distance degree instruction begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, at which time a final examination will be administered.
University
Enrollments for diploma programs, associate, bachelor’s and master’s distance degree programs are processed six (6) times per calendar year. Each course enrollment is for eight (8) weeks with a fixed start and end date.
| Spring A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Jan 7 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Jan 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Mar 2 | Session Ends | |
| Spring B Session | ||
| Sunday, Mar 3 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Apr 27 | Session Ends | |
| Spring Break | ||
| Sunday-Saturday, Apr 28-May 4 | ||
| Summer A Session | ||
| Sunday, May 5 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Jun 29 | Session Ends | |
| Monday, Jul 4 | Independence Day Holiday | |
| Summer Break | ||
| Sunday-Saturday, Jun 30-Jul 6 | ||
| Summer B Session | ||
| Sunday, Jul 7 | Session Begins | |
| Saturday, Aug 31 | Session Ends | |
| Fall A Session* | ||
| Sunday, Sep 1 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Sep 2 | Labor Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, Oct 26 | Session Ends | |
| Fall B Session | ||
| Sunday, Oct 27 | Session Begins | |
| Monday, Nov 11 | Veteran’s Day | |
| Thursday-Friday, Nov 28-29 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Saturday, Dec 21 | Session Ends | |
| Winter Break | ||
| Sunday-Saturday, Dec 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025 | ||
School of Law
The first year consists of five courses covering material tested in the First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX): Torts, Criminal Law, and Contracts, which includes articles 1 and 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Courses for the first year of the Juris Doctor program are open for enrollment for spring, fall, and winter sessions.
After the first year and the FYLSX, the upper level curriculum consists of ten courses generally covering fundamental areas of law required to gain admission to the California State Bar. A full course calendar with details can be found below.
| CLASS START | SUBJECT | CLASS WEEKS | QUARTER UNITS | CLASS DATES |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | |
| FALL | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 7 | Aug 13, 2023 – Oct 28, 2023 |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 6 | Oct 29, 2023 – Dec 30, 2023 | |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | |
| WINTER | LF200 Criminal Law* | 14 | 10 | Dec 31, 2023 – Apr 6, 2024 |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | |
| SPRING | LF300A Torts A* | 9 | 6 | Apr 7, 2024 – Jun 8, 2024 |
| LF300B Torts B | 9 | 6 | Jun 9, 2024 – Aug 10, 2024 | |
| —— | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | |
| FALL | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 7 | Aug 11, 2024 – Oct 26, 2024 |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 6 | Oct 27, 2024 – Dec 28, 2024 |
*Incoming students must attend an online NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, which is typically scheduled a week before the course opens. Please contact admissions@alu.edu for more information.
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU07 | Civil Procedure | 12 | 8 | Aug 14, 2022 – Nov 5, 2022 |
| LU06 | Evidence | 12 | 8 | Nov 6, 2022 – Jan 28, 2023 |
| LU08 | Professional Responsibility | 6 | 4 | Jan 29, 2023 – Mar 11, 2023 |
| LU09 | Constitutional Law | 12 | 8 | Mar 12, 2023 – Jun 3, 2023 |
| LU10 | Community Property | 10 | 7 | Jun 4, 2023 – Aug 12, 2023 |
| LU01 | Real Property | 12 | 8 | Aug 13, 2023 – Nov 4, 2023 |
| LU02 | Wills & Trusts | 12 | 8 | Nov 5, 2023 – Jan 27, 2024 |
| LU03 | Criminal Procedure | 6 | 4 | Jan 28, 2024 – Mar 9, 2024 |
| LU04 | Business Associations | 12 | 8 | Mar 10, 2024 – Jun 1, 2024 |
| LU05 | Remedies | 10 | 7 | Jun 2, 2024 – Aug 10, 2024 |
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU64 | Future Interests/Mortgages | 6 | 4 | Mar 12, 2023 – Apr 22, 2023 |
| LU60 | Trial Techniques | 6 | 4 | Apr 23, 2023 – Jun 3, 2023 |
| LU66 | UCC (Section 2,3, and 9) | 5 | 3 | Jun 4, 2023 – Jul 8, 2023 |
| LU67 | Civil Litigation before Trial | 5 | 4 | Jul 9, 2023 – Aug 12, 2023 |
| LU68 OR LAW752 | Products Liability Litigation Employment Law | 6 6 | 4 4 | Aug 13, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 Aug 13, 2023 – Sep 23, 2023 |
| LU61 OR LAW740 | First Amendment Immigration Law | 6 6 | 4 4 | Sep 24, 2023 – Nov 4, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 – Nov 4, 2023 |
| LU41 | Advanced Legal Research & Writing | 6 | 4 | Nov 5, 2023 – Dec 16, 2023 |
| LU62 | Advanced Business Associations | 6 | 4 | Dec 17, 2023 – Jan 27, 2024 |
| LU63 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 6 | 4 | Jan 28, 2024 – Mar 9, 2024 |
| LU64 | Future Interests/Mortgages | 6 | 4 | Mar 10, 2024 – Aug 20, 2024 |
See the holiday schedule for the School of Law.
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