Specialty sequences provide a basic understanding of particular subject areas. In order to complete a sequence, a student must complete from 14 to 16 credit hours in a particular area. It may be possible, depending upon scheduling, for a student to complete two specialty sequences. International Business Legal and Economic Theory Litigation Law Personal Law Regulatory Law Detailed information about each specialty sequence and specific course requirements and offerings is available at the Office of Admissions. Although George Mason offers a number of structured specialty tracks, students are not required to specialize in their legal studies.
Many students enter law school without a clearly-defined interest in a specific area of the law.
Those students may choose to pursue a general course of study, choosing various electives as their interests develop. All George Mason law students, whether pursuing a specialty track or the general track, are required to satisfactorily complete 84 credit hours for graduation. In addition, students must complete a writing requirement. Students in specialty tracks must satisfy the writing requirement by writing a thesis in the specialty area and taking one additional course in which a paper is required. Students pursuing the General Program must take two seminars or take one seminar plus an additional course in which a paper is required.