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.
| January 2019 Session | Sunday, January 6 | Session Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 21 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, March 2 | Session Ends | |
| March 2019 Session | Sunday, March 3 | Session Begins |
| Saturday, April 27 | Session Ends | |
| Spring Break | Sunday-Saturday, April 28-May 4 | |
| May 2019 Session | Sunday, May 5 | Session Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, June 29 | Session Ends | |
| Summer Break | Sunday-Saturday, June 30 – July 6 | |
| July 2019 Session | Sunday, July 7 | Session Begins |
| Saturday, August 31 | Session Ends | |
| September 2019 Session | Sunday, September 1 | Session Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 2 | Labor Day Holiday | |
| Saturday, October 26 | Session Ends | |
| November 2019 Session | Sunday, October 27 | Session Begins |
| Thursday-Friday, November 28-29 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Saturday, December 21 | Session Ends | |
| Winter Break | Sunday-Saturday, December 22 – January 4, 2020 | |
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 | Study Hours | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | TBA |
| Spring | LF300A Torts A* | 9 | 180 | 6 | Apr 14, 2019 – Jun 15, 2019 |
| LF300B Torts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Jun 16, 2019 – Aug 17, 2019 | |
| — | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | TBA |
| Fall | LF100A Contracts A* | 11 | 220 | 7 | Aug 18, 2019 – Nov 2, 2019 |
| LF100B Contracts B | 9 | 180 | 6 | Nov 3, 2019 – Jan 4, 2020 | |
| — | ALU New Orientation | —— | —— | —— | TBA |
| Winter | LF200 Criminal Law* | 14 | 280 | 10 | Jan 05, 2020 – Apr 11, 2020 |
| Totals | 52 weeks | 1040 Hours | 35 Units |
*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 19, 2018 – Nov 10, 2018 |
| LU06 | Evidence | 12 | 8 | Nov 11, 2018 – Feb 2, 2019 |
| LU08 | Professional Responsibility | 6 | 4 | Feb 3, 2019 – Mar 16, 2019 |
| LU09 | Constitutional Law | 12 | 8 | Mar 17, 2019 – Jun 8, 2019 |
| LU10 | Community Property | 10 | 7 | Jun 9, 2019 – Aug 17, 2019 |
| LU01 | Real Property | 12 | 8 | Aug 18, 2019 – Nov 9, 2019 |
| LU02 | Wills & Trusts | 12 | 8 | Nov 10, 2019 – Feb 1, 2020 |
| LU03 | Criminal Procedure | 6 | 4 | Feb 2, 2020 – Mar 14, 2020 |
| LU04 | Business Associations | 12 | 8 | Mar 15, 2020 – Jun 6, 2020 |
| LU05 | Remedies | 10 | 7 | Jun 7, 2020 – Aug 15, 2020 |
| Class Number | Subject | Class Weeks | Quarter Units | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU64 | Future Interests/Mortgages | 6 | 4 | Mar. 17, 2019 – Apr. 27, 2019 |
| LU60 | Trial Techniques | 6 | 4 | Apr. 28, 2019 – Jun 8, 2019 |
| LU66 | UCC (Section 2,3, and 9) | 5 | 3 | Jun 9, 2019 – Jul 13, 2019 |
| LU67 | Civil Litigation before Trial | 5 | Jul 14, 2019 – Aug 17, 2019 | |
| LU68 | Products Liability Litigation | 6 | 4 | Aug 18, 2019 – Sep 28, 2019 |
| LU61 | First Amendment | 6 | 4 | Sep 29, 2019 – Nov 9 , 2019 |
| LU41 | Advanced Legal Research & Writing | 6 | 4 | Nov 10, 2019 – Dec 21, 2019 |
| LU62 | Advanced Business Associations | 6 | 4 | Dec 22, 2019 – Feb 1, 2020 |
| LU63 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 5 | 4 | Feb 2, 2020 – Mar 14, 2020 |
See the holiday schedule for the School of Law.
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